The Claim

Artificial sweetener consumption is more strongly associated with increased stroke risk among women and Black individuals compared to other populations, indicating potential disparities in cerebrovascular vulnerability linked to dietary factors.

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

Women and Black people might be more affected by artificial sweeteners when it comes to stroke risk, suggesting these groups could be more vulnerable due to what they eat.

See the scientific wording

The association between artificial sweetener consumption and stroke risk appears to be stronger among women and Black individuals, suggesting potential disparities in cerebrovascular vulnerability related to dietary factors in these 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 looks at whether artificial sweeteners are linked to strokes, and it finds that women and Black people may be more affected. This supports the idea that these groups face higher risks.

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