JAKARTA - Recent research reveals that the consumption of certain beverages can increase the risk of stroke. The drinks are soda, fruit juice, and coffee.
"Our most important finding is the association between increased stroke risk and high coffee consumption or frequent consumption of soda or fruit juice," said epidemiologist Andrew Smyth, quoted from Newsweek, on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, causing damage to brain cells. In 87 percent of cases, this is not only caused by blood clots, but can also be caused by bleeding in the brain, known as intracerebral hemorrhage.
In the study led by Galway University, Ireland, it was revealed that fruit drinks are associated with a 37 percent increased risk of intracerebral hemorrhage.
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Consumption of fruit drinks or juices with added sugar and preservatives per day increases this risk up to three times. However, this does not apply to all fruit drinks.
"Not all fruit drinks are created equal. Fresh fruit juice may provide benefits, but fruit drinks made from concentrates with a lot of added sugar and preservatives, may be harmful," he said.
Researchers also found that carbonated drinks, whether using sugar or artificial sweeteners such as soda, were associated with an increased likelihood of a first stroke or intracranial hemorrhage (ICH) by up to 22 percent.
Meanwhile, for coffee, drinking more than four cups of coffee per day is associated with an increase in stroke by more than a third. Therefore, it is recommended to limit its consumption.
"We urge people to limit coffee to less than four cups per day, reduce or minimize the consumption of carbonated drinks and juices or fruit drinks, and when choosing cold drinks, choose as much as possible," said Smyth.
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