A study has found that ultraprocessed foods pose a severe risk to long - term human health . And emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners might each work to disrupt the bacterial balance in the gut, potentially leading to inflammation, metabolic syndrome, and, ultimately, type 2 diabetes and cancer. 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 , sugar , artificial sweeteners and contamination with water may play a role in the increased risk . The findings follow a study by the same journal 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 , sugar , artificial sweeteners and contamination with water may play a role in the increased risk . The findings follow a study by the same journal last year , which stated that ultraprocessed foods were also linked to higher rates of both breast cancer and overall cancer .