Alcohol Intake
Reduction in alcohol intake has been shown in clinical trials to lower blood pressure and can
reduce the incidence of hypertension.
Current recommendations of alcohol intake :
Less than 21 units of alcohol per week for men or less than 3 units per day
Less than 14 units of alcohol per week for women or less than 2 units per day
The number of units of alcohol in a drink can be determined by multiplying the volume of the drink (in millilitres) by its percentage ABV, and dividing by 1000.
1 unit of alcohol = 85ml glass of 12% wine
= 25ml measure of 40% spirits
= Half pint of normal beer/larger
Please use the link below to calculate your alcohol intake, this includes units of alcohol and calories per drink.