Drinking too much has a significant effect on health and it can increase blood pressure, as well as weight, as most alcohol contains a lot of calories. Decreasing the amount of alcohol consumed is essential for those with high blood pressure. Ideally, people will drink less than 14 units of alcohol a week.
A unit of alcohol is one measure of liquor, half a pint of average-strength beer, or half a standard glass of red wine.

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