Overview

• Frequent consumption of fizzy drinks raises stroke risk by 22%, with the highest risk in Eastern/Central Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South America.
• Regular intake of fruit juice triples the risk of stroke due to bleeding in the brain, particularly among women.
• Drinking more than four cups of coffee daily increases stroke risk by 37%, while moderate tea consumption reduces stroke risk by up to 29%.
• Adding milk to tea may diminish its stroke-preventive properties due to interference with antioxidants.
• High water intake, defined as more than seven cups a day, is associated with a reduced risk of ischemic stroke.