The study, which is part of the INTERSTROKE project, which included approximately 27 thousand participants from 27 countries, reveals the relationship between certain drinks and the likelihood of having a stroke.
SODAS AND JUICES
Consumption of carbonated drinks and fruit juices may increase the risk of stroke. According to a study published in the Journal of Stroke, the risk of stroke increases by 22% in people who consume two or more sodas per day.
HIGH SENSITIVITY IN WOMEN
Fruit juice drinks, often perceived as healthy alternatives, were also found to pose a significant risk. Those who regularly consume two portions of fruit juice a day triple their risk of having a stroke due to brain hemorrhage. Women, in particular, showed a higher susceptibility to such strokes in association with juice consumption.
The study’s lead researcher, Professor Andrew Smyth, emphasized the quality of fruit juices, stating that products made from concentrates containing added sugar and preservatives could negate the health benefits associated with fresh fruit.
COFFEE
The study also investigated the effects of coffee and tea consumption on stroke risk. Drinking more than four cups of coffee a day was found to increase the risk of stroke by 37%. But lower intakes showed no significant association with stroke risk.
CONSUMING TEA REDUCES THE RISK
Regular consumption of black tea (3-4 cups per day) reduced the risk of stroke, especially ischemic strokes, by 29%, while green tea showed a 27% risk reduction.