The Claim

In adult populations, frequent consumption of artificially sweetened beverages is associated with poorer cerebrovascular outcomes, and higher levels of consumption are correlated with an increased risk of stroke, suggesting a potential dose-response relationship.

Source: Sweet Surprises: An In-depth Systematic Review of Artificial Sweeteners and Their Association with Cerebrovascular Accidents

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Drinking a lot of diet sodas or drinks with artificial sweeteners might increase your chances of having a stroke, and the more you drink, the higher the risk could be.

See the scientific wording

Frequent intake of artificially sweetened beverages is associated with poorer cerebrovascular outcomes, with higher consumption levels correlating with greater stroke risk, indicating a potential dose-response relationship in adult populations.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Sweet Surprises: An In-depth Systematic Review of Artificial Sweeteners and Their Association with Cerebrovascular Accidents

    The study looked at people who drink diet sodas and found that the more they drink, the higher their chance of having a stroke, especially a certain type called ischemic stroke.

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