A new study published in JAMA Neurology found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is ultra-processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods might make our lives easier and taste delicious, but they might have detrimental impacts down the line — possibly leading to dementia.on Monday found that people could be at a higher risk of cognitive decline if more than 20% of their daily caloric intake is ultra-processed foods.
In the study, researchers defined ultra-processed foods as “industrial formulations of food substances that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers and other cosmetic additives.” More than 10,000 Brazilians between 35 and 74 years old were followed for up to 10 years for the study, which aimed to see how eating this kind of food affected brain power.
In addition to cognitive decline, ultra-processed foods can be linked to an increased risk in obesity, heart and circulation problems, diabetes, cancer and a shorter life span.
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