>Studies on vegans and stroke risk have produced mixed results, with one major study finding a 20% higher risk of total stroke, particularly hemorrhagic stroke, compared to meat-eaters. However, the same study showed a net benefit of fewer deaths from heart disease and stroke combined over time, due to lower rates of ischemic heart disease. Other research suggests a healthy plant-based diet, which includes vegan diets, may lower overall stroke risk, especially ischemic stroke, but the quality of the plant-based diet matters.