A study has found that ultraprocessed foods pose a severe risk to long-term human health. The study, published in the journal Circulation, examined more than 1,000 people who were followed for up to 15 years. Researchers speculate that acrylamide, titanium dioxide, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners and plastics with BPA may play a role in the increased risk. The findings follow a study by the same researchers last year, which stated that ultraprocessed foods were also linked to higher rates of both breast cancer and overall cancer.
A study has found that ultraprocessed foods pose a severe risk to long-term human health. The report, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, states that individuals who eat higher levels of such foods, which mostly includes desserts, snacks and ready meals, face a significantly higher risk of death from multiple causes. Researchers speculate that acrylamide, titanium dioxide, emulsifiers, artificial sweeteners and plastics with BPA may play a role in the increased risk. The findings follow a study by the same researchers last year, which stated that ultraprocessed foods were also linked to higher rates of both breast cancer and overall cancer.