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New Evidence Links Ultra-Processed Foods to Premature Death and Chronic Disease

A systematic review and Canadian study confirm dose-dependent risks of ultra-processed food consumption, prompting calls for regulatory action.

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You may want to cut back on ultra-processed foods, according to the findings of a new study.
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Overview

  • A systematic review presented at the ACC meeting quantifies increased risks of hypertension, cancer, and mortality with every 100 g of ultra-processed food consumed.
  • A Canadian biomarker analysis links ultra-processed food intake to higher cardiometabolic risk factors, including elevated blood pressure, insulin, and triglycerides, independent of BMI.
  • Global mortality modeling estimates that ultra-processed foods account for 3.4% to 13.8% of premature deaths across eight countries, with the highest rates in the UK and the US.
  • Health Canada has initiated consultations to develop strategies aimed at reducing ultra-processed food consumption as part of broader public health measures.
  • Emerging evidence highlights inflammation and metabolic dysfunction as key biological mechanisms driving the health risks associated with ultra-processed foods.