The controversy of hypertension and alcohol consumption

  Patients with hypertension should limit the total amount of alcohol consumed, choose the type of alcohol consumed and combine it with their own situation Long-term heavy drinking can lead to increased blood pressure, and limiting the amount of alcohol consumed can significantly reduce the risk of developing hypertension. Long-term heavy alcohol consumption is more common among men in China, and it is also practiced by women in several ethnic minorities, including the She. All study participants should control the amount of alcohol consumed. Daily alcohol intake should not exceed 25 grams for men; 15 grams for women. It is not advocated for hypertensive patients to drink alcohol, and if they do, it should be in small amounts: less than 50ml, 100ml and 300ml of white wine, wine (or rice wine) and beer respectively. In addition, if you already have hyperlipidemia, fatty liver, drinking alcohol will further aggravate the disorder of lipid metabolism, and the rate of vascular sclerosis will be accelerated in such hypertensive patients; drinking a small amount of red wine, in winter, or cold In winter, or cold areas, for some patients, can play a role in improving local microcirculation.