Good news to lovers of tequila. Recent studies have shown that the boozy drink is actually good for your health.

The old adage may say that “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but an even better idea may be “A shot of tequila a day keeps the doctor at bay.”

While the boozy drink is a popular favorite at the local bar or at festivities like Cinco de Mayo, few people are aware of the surprising health benefits of tequila. Here are 5 reasons why taking that extra shot of tequila is actually good for your health.

1. Tequila can help people lose weight.

Perhaps one of the most surprising health benefits of tequila is that it can actually help one regulate or even lose weight. Care 2 Healthy Living says that the agave plant, which is used to make tequila, contains agavins, a natural type of sugar. This sugar is known to help control one’s weight as it produces a hormone that can make the stomach feel fuller for longer.