- Alcohol may not harm your heart if you drink moderately, and some research has even found heart benefits, though those results are debated.
- The American Heart Association recommends no more than one drink per day for women, and no more than two drinks per day for men.
- Research has found that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to high blood pressure, raise your heart rate, and increase your risk for many types of heart disease.
- This article was medically reviewed by Jason R. McKnight, MD, MS, a family medicine physician and clinical assistant professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine.
