Study finds what happens to your body when you eat too many ultra-processed foods
Summary
A study from Florida Atlantic University reveals that high consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to elevated inflammation markers, increasing risk of cardiovascular disease.
Key Points
- Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) make up about 60% of daily calorie intake in the U.S. and are linked to higher risks of several diseases.
- High intake of UPFs is associated with significantly elevated high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a marker of inflammation and cardiovascular risk.
- Adults consuming 60-79% of calories from UPFs had an 11% higher likelihood of elevated hs-CRP compared to low consumers.
- Obesity, smoking, and age significantly increase the risk of elevated inflammatory markers with UPF consumption.
