Lower Your Risk of Stroke With This One Drink, Researchers Say
According to the American Stroke Association (ASA), stroke is the No. 3 cause of death in women, and the condition kills more women than men. In fact, one in five women will have a stroke, the organization notes.
The American Heart Association (AHA) further explains that pregnancy, the use of birth control, and hormonal changes that occur during the years surrounding menopause can increase a woman’s risk for high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for stroke, as well as cardiovascular disease.
However, there’s also some good news: Most strokes can be prevented, those experts say. In fact, a new study published last month in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition has found that by simply drinking more tea, women may be able to lower their risk.
“Epidemiological surveys show that there is a significant gender difference in the incidence of stroke, with females having a noticeably higher rate than males. Accordingly, it is crucial to seek preventive measures for stroke specifically targeted at females,” the study authors write.
To explore the potential impact of tea on women’s stroke risk, the team analyzed data from 5,731 adult females between the ages of 20 and 60, which was recorded in the NHANES database.
“Compared to those who did not consume tea, the likelihood of stroke decreased by 9% for each additional 100 g of tea ingested by participants,” the researchers concluded. “In the unadjusted model, those who drank 307.5-480 g of tea per day had a substantially decreased risk of stroke than those who did not drink tea,” they added.
