A study with more than 17,000 men associated an increased presence of ultraprocessed in the diet with a higher risk of prostate cancer.
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The study, published in The American Journal of Medicine, analyzed the data of 17,024 American men aged 18 years and over who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Test Survey between 2003 and 2023. To determine the amount of ultraprocessed foods consumed by each participant, the researchers used two 24-hour dietary records and calculated what percentage of their daily calories came from this type of products. Results of the study Pa…