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Study Reveals Alcohol Raises Blood Pressure, No Benefits

4/14/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Professor Marco Vinceti reveals that alcohol consumption significantly elevates blood pressure, particularly in men. Alarmingly, even low levels of alcohol offer no health benefits. For every 12 grams consumed daily, systolic blood pressure increases by 1.25 mm Hg, underscoring the urgent need to cut back on alcohol to combat hypertension.

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A groundbreaking study by Professor Marco Vinceti reveals that alcohol consumption significantly elevates blood pressure, particularly in men. Alarmingly, even low levels of alcohol offer no health benefits. For every 12 grams consumed daily, systolic blood pressure increases by 1.25 mm Hg, underscoring the urgent need to cut back on alcohol to combat hypertension.