Drinking alcohol on a regular basis beyond the low-risk guidelines can have a serious long-term effect on blood pressure for both men and women6.

How alcohol affects your blood pressure?

Drinking too much alcohol can raise blood pressure in unexpected terms. More than three drinks at a time increases blood pressure, while repeated binges can lead to long-term instability.

For your Information

Heavy drinkers who cut back to moderate drinking can lower their systolic blood pressure by 2 to 4 millimeters of mercury and diastolic blood pressure by 1 to 2 mm Hg.

Guidelines to be followed-

• Two drinks a day for men younger than age 65

• One drink a day for men age 65 and older

• One drink a day for women of any age

Note: Alcohol contains calories contributing unwanted weight gains — a risk factor for high blood pressure and interferes with the effectiveness and increase of side effects resulting from medications.

Alcohol withdrawal and blood pressure

Hypertension is rapidly reversible in the majority of heavy drinkers after the withdrawal of alcohol consumption which is associated with an increased release of endothelial factors resulting in rise of blood pressure.

Must known facts

People should not regularly drink more than 14 units where it is best to spread your drinks evenly throughout the week.

How to keep a track of yourself?

1. The free Drinkaware app can tell you if you're drinking too much helping you to cut it down.

2. A healthy meal before and low-fat, low-salt snacks between drinks can help to slow down the absorption of alcohol, maintaining your blood pressure level.

3. A great way is to have several drink-free days a week.

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