The dilemma of ultra-processed foods

The dilemma of ultra-processed foods

Are ultra-processed foods, linked by studies to weight gain, chronic diseases and even early death, really that bad for our health? Find out in our interactive.

New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods Intake With Multiple Adverse Health Effects

Data from more than 6,000 individuals reveals potential cumulative dangers of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) for the human body. Research indicates that diets high in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may displace essential micronutrients, increasing the risk of various health problems even among otherwise healthy adults. The findings were published in the journal N…

NIH Researchers Identify Biomarkers Associated with Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods

Findings could reduce the need for self-reporting in future nutritional studies and lead to new clinical laboratory testing Clinical laboratory testing may one day influence whether a person snacks on a bag of chips every day or chooses to eat healthy foods instead. Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) reported that they have […] The post NIH Researchers Identify Biomarkers Associated with Consumption of Ultra Processed Foods a…