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New research shows that alcohol, if consumed by men in moderation, decreases the chances of heart attack. On the other hand, when people consume too much alcohol, blood pressure rises. It is not a secret that alcohol can severely damage your liver, brain and cardiovascular system.

Hypertension is called a silent killer because it that can lead to deadly heart attacks, kidney and heart failure, strokes and premature deaths. In most cases people with high blood pressure do not pay attention to the symptoms until it is too late.

So how does alcohol fits in with hypertension?

First we all know that alcohol increases the heart beat because liver, kidney and other organs are working harder to expel that poison. Second males and females have different amount of enzymes in their liver to digest alcohol. Which means man can drink two drinks and get same amount of alcohol in the body as woman would if she had one drink.

Hypertension is a silent disease that affects elasticity or diameter of the blood vessels. Every time the heart contracts the pressure increases, and every time the heart rest the pressure in blood vessels goes to resting stage. When people drink alcohol in lower dosages the alcohol acts as a mild sedative drug. It is that feeling of being at ease when your muscles are more relaxed and the blood flows more freely in the body that makes blood pressure lower.

Now you decided to take a drink. You body feels tired, but still has capacity to fight. Well, you decide that you need to completely get wasted and shut your body down. In this case you and your best friend - “alcohol” overpowers the body and its defensive mechanism. You win! Your body is completely out of service!

Fortunately, everyone is responsible for his or her own body.

Therapy

While there are contradicting theories exist for alcohol and Hypertension, drinking in moderation for men is acceptable. By avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, exercising and eating healthy, you are becoming the best guide for your body. You are helping it fight with hypertension and related diseases. After all, it is the only body you’ve got!

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