Eating Ultra-Processed Foods Linked To Stroke And Cognitive Decline, Study Suggests
- Middle-Aged adults who frequently consume mass-produced items like fizzy drinks, burgers, cakes, and sweets are more likely to report memory issues, according to a trial by Harvard University researchers.
- The research, published in Neurology, conducted over 11 years, links harmful effects of ultra-processed foods to their manufacturing processes, causing inflammation that leads to chronic diseases.
- Those who consume high amounts of these foods have a 16% higher risk of dementia, with 1,108 participants experiencing strokes and 768 showing cognitive impairment by the study's end.
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Ultra-Processed Foods Could Be Harming Your Brain
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Beware! Your ready-to-eat ultra-processed food may be readying you for stroke and dementia
Does your diet majorly consist of ultra-processed foods like ready-to-eat meals, chips, etc? As per a new large-scale study, you may be at an increased risk of stroke and dementia. The large-scale trial conducted by Harvard University researchers found that middle-aged adults who frequently consumed mass-produced items like fizzy drinks, burgers, cakes, and sweets were more likely to report memory issues. The research has been published in the …
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