Research
Mixed
There is no significant association between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and the risk of total stroke.
While reducing SSBs is crucial for heart health, current evidence does not show a significant link to stroke risk in the general population. However, since SSBs increase blood pressure and heart disease risk, avoiding them remains the best strategy for overall cardiovascular health.
GoodRefutesMEDIUM confidence
There was no significant association between SSB consumption and total stroke (summary RR 1·06, 95 % CI 0·97, 1·15) for every serving/d increase in SSB consumption.
Why this rating
Large sample size and prospective design, but lack of statistical significance limits the strength of the negative claim.
Source
Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of hypertension and CVD: a dose–response meta-analysis
Bo Xi et al. · British Journal Of Nutrition · 2015
DOI 10.1017/s0007114514004383
Meta-analysis · 14 studiesCited 294×
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