The Claim

Genetically predicted intake of artificial sweeteners added to tea is nominally associated with a higher risk of small vessel stroke, with an odds ratio of 3.01 (95% CI: 1.28–7.07) before adjustment and 2.90 after adjusting for coffee consumption, suggesting a potential link that may be influenced by beverage-related behaviors.

Source: Genetically Predicted Artificial Sweeteners and Stroke Susceptibility: A Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Study.

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In plain English

Drinking tea with artificial sweeteners might be linked to a higher chance of a certain type of stroke, and this could be connected to how people usually drink tea or coffee.

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Genetically predicted intake of artificial sweeteners added to tea is nominally associated with a higher risk of small vessel stroke, with an odds ratio of 3.01 (95% CI: 1.28–7.07) before adjustment and 2.90 after adjusting for coffee consumption, suggesting a potential link that may be influenced by beverage-related behaviors.

What the research says

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  1. Study: Genetically Predicted Artificial Sweeteners and Stroke Susceptibility: A Multivariable Mendelian Randomization Study.

    The study looked at whether using artificial sweeteners in tea is linked to a certain type of stroke, and found a higher risk, just like the claim says.

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