Lifestyle
Alcohol Reduction
for High Blood Pressure
Reducing alcohol consumption to no more than 1–2 standard drinks per day or abstaining altogether.
How it works
Alcohol raises blood pressure through multiple mechanisms including activation of the renin-angiotensin system and sympathetic nervous system stimulation.
What to watch for
Withdrawal from heavy alcohol use should be medically supervised. Sudden cessation after heavy use can itself cause dangerous blood pressure spikes.
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