Back in #44 we found a little wine was good for the heart and BP, but there is a nasty side of alcohol. Alcohol is in some ways a poison, it kills brain cells, damages the liver, kidneys, and other organs. So, it makes sense that reducing alcohol could improve BP. Furthermore, most alcohol drinks are loaded with calories and weight gain is strong factor in high BP. So, consider cutting way back on alcohol in general. Sure, have an occasional small glass of wine (once a week) with a meal if you enjoy that, but keep it to that.
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/blood-pressure/AN00318
http://hyper.ahajournals.org/cgi/content/short/33/2/653
http://www.info-on-high-blood-pressure.com/alcoholandhighbloodpressure.html
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