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Ultra-Processed Foods and Accelerated Aging

A new study reveals a link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and accelerated biological aging, independent of nutritional deficiencies.

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Irccs NeuromedBritish Heart FoundationAmerican Journal Of Clinical Nutrition

Simona EspositoMarialaura Bonaccio

What are some examples of ultra-processed foods?: Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are products made with substances rarely used in home cooking, often containing additives like dyes, preservatives, and sweeteners. Examples include ice cream, mass-produced bread, and certain breakfast cereals.
What was the main finding of the study on ultra-processed foods?: The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed data from over 22,000 participants in the Moli-sani Study. Researchers found a link between high consumption of ultra-processed foods and accelerated biological aging.
What are the known health effects of consuming high amounts of ultra-processed foods?: Higher consumption of UPFs has been linked to an increased risk of high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes, and even early death, according to the British Heart Foundation. The current study suggests UPFs may also accelerate biological aging.
How did researchers in the study determine the effects of ultra-processed foods on biological aging?: Researchers used 36 blood biomarkers and a food frequency questionnaire to estimate each participant's biological age. They then compared this to chronological age to assess the impact of UPF consumption on the aging process.
What other factors besides nutritional content might contribute to the link between ultra-processed foods and accelerated aging?: The study found that high consumption of ultra-processed foods was linked to an acceleration in biological aging, a finding only weakly explained by the poor nutritional composition of these foods. Other mechanisms, such as the altered food matrix and potential toxins in packaging, may be involved.

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