Does alcohol raise blood pressure? Around 1 in 4 adults in the UK have high blood pressure, but many don’t know it. https://t.co/IIFSXhc0qZ pic.twitter.com/HdjjY4bHKs — NHS England (@NHSEngland) October 13, 2023“Too much alcohol can raise blood pressure and weight, increasing risk of a heart attack, stroke and type 2 diabetes,” reports the British Heart Foundation. The health expert said: “There is a very clear link between regularly drinking too much alcohol and having high blood pressure. “Over time, high blood pressure (hypertension) puts strain on the heart muscle and can lead to cardiovascular disease (CVD), which increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.

Source: The Times October 18, 2023 10:21 UTC