The drink that ‘raises dementia and stroke risk by 300%’ as doctor issues warning to ‘stop now’

Dr Clint Steele has issued a stark warning about diet soda drinks, referencing research that links daily consumption to significantly increased risks of stroke and dementia

A leading doctor has issued a stark warning about a widely consumed beverage that could dramatically heighten your risk of dementia. Dr Clint Steele cautions that diet soda increases the likelihood of stroke by 300% and dementia by 290%.

The 56 year old specialist in brain and nervous system health, whose practice centers on optimizing cognitive function and preventing or potentially reversing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, has highlighted research that’s garnered more than two million views on social media. He points to extensive studies linking daily intake of the drink to serious health risks.

His advice is simple – make the switch to water or tea before it’s too late. “There have been numerous studies to prove that this type of drink can be damaging to your brain and also to your body,” said Dr Steele, reports the Irish Mirror.

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“Specifically, your cardiovascular system. But this specific study was very interesting because what they did was that they tracked people’s eating and drinking habits over the course of seven years.”

He added: “And then what they did was they tracked them 10 years after that – to see who developed stroke and dementia symptoms. They found the people who drink diet soda on a daily basis, at least one a day, had an increased risk of stroke by 300%.

“And an increased risk of dementia by 290%. These are chemicals that are damaging your body and brain.

“Instead, replace it with good stuff like water and tea. You don’t need these sugary drinks. Soda is just as damaging, but what we’re seeing in the research is that diet soda and these chemicals that are used for sweeteners are more damaging.

“Even if you drink it multiple times per week, it’s still damaging. Give it up.”

Dr Steele has spent 34 years focusing on brain health and preventing dementia, driven by a deeply personal tragedy.

He shared: “My grandmother passed from dementia, and it is one of the saddest things I’ve ever seen, her not knowing me or even my mum, her daughter.

“She was in a care facility, and they would show her flash cards of various fruits and animals – she would have no idea what they were. Even though she did not know who I was, she would whisper in my ear, ‘Please, help get me out of here. I just want to go fishing’.

“It broke my heart, and I knew I needed to do something so others did not have to go through this.”

The physician delivered his sobering message in a video captioned: “Drinking this regularly increases your risk of stroke by 300% and dementia by 290%.”

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The disclosure shocked numerous viewers. One commenter, Billy, admitted: “I’m on way out then as I drink a minimum of 10 cans of Diet Coke per day everyday.”

Another user, Caz, responded: “No diet drinks and artificial sweeteners in my house ever, real butter and real milk nothing artificial it’s bad for you.”

Missy shared: “Husband has had diet sodas daily for many years. He was just diagnosed with dementia.”

Jenny responded: “At least it wasn’t coffee! I’m good I hate diet soda.”

Pam observed: “I’m the weirdo that only likes water and sparkling water, can’t stand syrupy flavoured soda and diet soda in particular.”

However, the doctor’s claims didn’t convince everyone. Ette pushed back: “My mother had dementia and barely ever drink pop at all, so there’s that so.”

Brix noted: “My dad has dementia and never drank a diet drink in his life.”

Another commenter offered: “My grandmother lived to be 94. Drank Diet Coke everyday and never had any health problems.”

A different user challenged: “So why is my 92 year old mother in law still kicking it? All I have ever seen her drink for the last 40 years is Diet soda!”.

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