While people know too much alcohol causes countless health risks, those who binge drink, particularly men, should think twice this time. According to scientists from Yosei University College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, men with high blood pressure of at least 168/100, have increased risk of dying from cardiovascular diseases.
Men who consume six drinks in one occasion, they have 4 times increased risk of dying from a cardiovascular disease compared to non-drinkers. Raising up to 12 drinks also elevate the risk up to 12 folds according to the research. However, among those with optimal blood pressure non-high blood pressure sufferers, the risk is only 1.66 higher than nondrinkers.
Just how much is one drink? A drink is equal to one 12-ounce beer, one 4-ounce wine, 1.5-ounce of 80-proof spirits or an ounce of 100-proof spirits, according to the American Heart Association. And in the US, binge drinking is having 5 or more drinks for men, and 4 or more among women.
If you binge drink but unsure whether you are a sufferer of high blood pressure, better pay the nearest clinic and have you BP checked by someone you see in scrub pants and tops there, a licensed nurse or doctor. Better yet, start cutting your number of drinks, be a moderate drinker or just drink occasionally.
