Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Drinking alcohol increases blood pressure

The consumption of alcohol, even in small amounts, can increase blood pressure is much greater than previously thought, say British researchers. According to researchers, people with a genetic mutation that prevents the use of alcohol, blood pressure was significantly lower in patients who abuse alcohol or regularly. There are people without the genetic mutation who drank about three servings of alcohol per day, blood pressure was significantly higher in patients with the mutation who drank alcohol rarely or not used at all. This study shows that alcohol, even in small doses, can significantly contribute to high blood pressure. And if we intake of alcohol often associated factors (obesity, high temperatures - such as air saunas, etc.) consider even a very small portion of alcohol can lead to a sharp rise in pressure, said researcher Sarah Lewis. Nearly a billion people worldwide have high blood pressure that can lead to heart failure, heart attack and kidney failure. Previous studies have shown that alcohol in moderation is good for the health of the body, for example, helps lower cholesterol. According to scientists disputed the results of this study and earlier. Alcohol can have a different effect on the body, but the trend is a significant increase in pressure is a very important factor, because high blood pressure is the cause of many serious diseases.

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