The Link Between One Alcoholic Drink a Day and Higher Blood Pressure

A new research analysis published in the American Heart Association's journal Hypertension found that even consuming as little as one alcoholic drink per day is associated with higher blood pressure readings, even in adults without hypertension. The analysis included data from over 19,000 adults in the United States, Korea, and Japan, and revealed that even low levels of alcohol consumption were linked to higher blood pressure changes over time. High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for heart attack, stroke, and other serious conditions, so limiting alcohol intake is advised.