What are the health impacts of ultra processed foods?

A massive 2024 British Medical Journal evaluated data from >9 million people.

Not surprising, the evidence points to increased risks of cardiovascular disease mortality, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, and common mental disorders.

These effects were generally found to rise progressively with higher intake, whether measured by an extra daily serving or a 10% increase in ultra processed foods.

The reasons why include poor nutrient quality, displacement of healthier foods, changes to the food’s physical structure, chemical additives, packaging contaminants, and negative impacts on the gut microbiome and systemic inflammation.

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