Just One Small Serving of Ultra-Processed Food a Day Linked to Higher Disease Risk, Major Study Finds

Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with increased risks of cardiovascular events, cancer, metabolic syndrome or diabetes, and death.

An analysis of nearly 8.8 million adults across the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania found that each additional 100 grams of UPFs consumed daily was associated with a 14% higher risk of cardiovascular events, 4% higher cancer risk, 3% higher risk of death and 2% higher risk of metabolic syndrome or diabetes.

Participants with the highest UPF intake also had greater risks of digestive diseases, depression or anxiety, and obesity. Researchers noted that reducing UPFs may support chronic disease prevention. Read more from the NY Post here.