Moderate alcohol consumption associated with high blood pressure

Updated:6 years, 7 months ago

New Delhi Mar 10 (ANI): If you believe that moderate alcohol consumption is harmless, a recent research is here to prick that bubble. The study shows that moderate alcohol consumption- seven to 13 drinks per week- substantially raises one's risk of high blood pressure. The findings contrast with some previous studies that associated moderate drinking with a lower risk of some forms of heart disease. However, hypertension is a leading risk factor for heart attack and stroke, the new study calls into question the notion that moderate alcohol consumption benefits heart health. Data for the research came from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study (NHANES), a large, decades-long study led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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