Doctor Warns of Premature Dementia Risk From Popular Drinks
A Thai doctor warns that plant-based milk drinks with added oils consumed in large quantities daily significantly increase dementia and early-stroke risks, especially among Thais with existing metabolic conditions.
While occasional consumption may be harmless, many Thais drink several glasses daily. Doctor Oak warns that certain beverages pose risks of cognitive decline, early-onset stroke, and Alzheimer's disease—yet many Thais consume them heavily. Doctor Oak, or Dr. Suparuk Vicharanya, owner of the Doctor Oak DoctorSixpack Facebook page, posted a video titled "Quick Check: Drinking These Beverages Risks Dementia and Early Stroke." He warns against plant-based milk drinks with added oils. Doctor Oak cautioned against consuming milk-based drinks with added oils, advising people to avoid plant-based milk with oil as an ingredient. He stated: "Three drinks you shouldn't consume because of risks of Alzheimer's, thickened blood, and early-onset stroke—yet many Thais drink them regularly. Doctor Oak revealed that frequent consumption of such beverages increases dementia risk. 'My patients drink them, and some of my students I had to tell to stop because they already have high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high uric acid, and fatty liver—all of which increase dementia risk.' 'Plant-based milk with added oils—try checking these. Drinking small amounts might be okay, but many people drink one, two, or three glasses daily. This is excess energy that shouldn't be consumed at all. If you want a healthy brain, to avoid weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver, avoid plant-based milk with added oils and sugar.'"
