The Claim
Higher consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular accidents, particularly ischemic stroke, in adult populations, suggesting that frequent intake of artificially sweetened beverages may contribute to adverse cerebrovascular outcomes and warrants caution in dietary habits.
What the research says
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Drinking a lot of diet sodas or foods with artificial sweeteners might increase your chances of having a stroke, especially the kind caused by a blocked blood vessel in the brain.
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Higher consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular accidents, particularly ischemic stroke, in adult populations, suggesting that frequent intake of artificially sweetened beverages may contribute to adverse cerebrovascular outcomes and warranting caution in dietary habits.
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at people who drink a lot of diet sodas and found they have a higher chance of having a stroke, especially the kind caused by blocked blood vessels. This supports the idea that drinking too many artificially sweetened drinks might not be good for your brain health.
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