Alcohol can thin your blood, because it prevents blood cells from sticking together and forming clots. This may lower your risk for the type of strokes caused by blockages in blood vessels.

How much alcohol does it take to thin your blood?

A man's blood typically thins if he drinks two or more drinks a day. For women, it is one or more drinks a day. Alcohol use, especially when abused, can also introduce greater risks to your health.

Why do I bleed when I drink alcohol?

Drinking too much alcohol can wreak havoc on the digestive tract. It tears away at the tissue, causing it to become very sensitive. So sensitive, that the tissue can tear. The tears are called Mallory-Weiss tears, and they can create a substantial amount of bleeding.