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The fame of processed foods is largely due to their ease of preparation and affordability (and perhaps to their sophisticated, addictive taste). But, according to research done in recent years, they represent a major risk to health. And so-called "ultra-processed" foods, which have even less in common with today's foods, can be the worst for our health and longevity. A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that people who eat more of these highly processed foods have a much higher risk of multiple cause death over time.
The team examined data from nearly 45,000 French participants, who were about 57 at the start of the study and followed for more than 7 years on average. They completed questionnaires on their typical consumption of food and beverages, as well as other information, including physical activity, sociodemography, lifestyle, weight / height and bad. 39, other bodily measures.
Researchers were particularly interested in an "ultra-processed" food group in the food clbadification system & nbsp; NOVA. The authors summarize these foods as "industrially manufactured from multiple ingredients, which typically include additives used for technological and / or cosmetic purposes. Ultra-processed foods are mainly eaten as snacks, desserts, ready-to-eat meals or hot dishes. " According to NOVA authors, ultra-processed foods are "formulated from industrial ingredients and contain little or no food intact" (A detailed description can be found right here.)
The team correlated the consumption of these ultra-processed foods with the risk of dying from all causes. Overall, for every 10% increase in the intake of ultra-processed foods, the risk of all-cause mortality was 14% higher.
"To our knowledge, this prospective study was the first to study the badociation between ultra-processed food consumption and mortality risk in a large population-based French cohort," the team writes in its article.
It's not a total shock. Last year, the same team reported that ultra-processed foods were badociated with an increased risk of bad cancer and cancer in general. And other research has certainly shown what a "Western" diet can do for health – high-sugar, high-sugar diets seem to be among the worst available for metabolic health, brain health, health in general and mortality.
The team that conducted the current study somewhat speculated on the potential mechanisms of the link between processed foods and mortality. One of them, they say, is the presence of acrylamide, a compound produced during the high temperature cooking of cereals and potatoes. A few years ago, the program & nbsp; of the World Health OrganizationInternational Agency for Research on Cancerafter reviewing all the evidence, & nbsp; to decipher acrylamide as a "probable carcinogen".
In addition, additives such as titanium dioxide, which "may be badociated with an increased risk of chronic bowel inflammation and carcinogenesis", may partly explain the link. And emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners could each help to disrupt the bacterial balance in the gut, potentially resulting in inflammation, a metabolic syndrome, and ultimately, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Finally, the authors suggest that food packaging, especially cans and plastics containing BPA and the like, could play a role.
They warn that reverse causality may be at stake, where people with existing health problems gravitate towards less healthy foods. But they have largely ruled out this possibility, as the logic suggests that people with health problems are more likely to make healthier and not poorer food choices.
And of course they point to the trend of recent years around the world, from whole foods to & nbsp; to food & nbsp; fast and dirty & processed. "The consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased dramatically in recent decades and could result in an increasing burden of deaths from noncommunicable diseases," write the authors. Even in France, renowned for its wholesome and complete food (and fatty and decadent foods eaten in moderation), it seems that people are eating processed products.
Since cost is often a factor, this growing body of research suggests that more needs to be done to make healthier foods available to more people. & Nbsp; And as always, the message is to eat real foods as much as possible and affordable. And if you fall off the wagon, do not worry–just try to resist the second donut and come back.
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The fame of processed foods lies mainly in their ease of preparation and their affordability (and, perhaps, their artificial taste, at the limit of dependence). But, according to research done in recent years, they represent a major risk to health. And so-called "ultra-processed" foods, which have even less in common with today's foods, can be the worst for our health and longevity. A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine finds that people who eat more of these highly processed foods have a much higher risk of multiple cause death over time.
The team examined data from nearly 45,000 French participants, who were about 57 at the start of the study and followed for more than 7 years on average. They completed questionnaires on their typical consumption of food and beverages, as well as other information, including physical activity, sociodemography, lifestyle, weight / height and bad. 39, other bodily measures.
The researchers were particularly interested in a group of foods referred to as "ultra-processed" in the NOVA food clbadification system. The authors summarize these foods as "industrially manufactured from multiple ingredients, which typically include additives used for technological and / or cosmetic purposes. Ultra-processed foods are mainly eaten as snacks, desserts, ready-to-eat meals or hot dishes. " According to NOVA authors, ultra-processed foods are "formulated from industrial ingredients and contain little or no food intact" (A detailed description can be found here.)
The team correlated the consumption of these ultra-processed foods with the risk of dying from all causes. Overall, for every 10% increase in the intake of ultra-processed foods, the risk of all-cause mortality was 14% higher.
"To our knowledge, this prospective study was the first to study the badociation between ultra-processed food consumption and mortality risk in a large population-based French cohort," the team writes in its article.
It's not a total shock. Last year, the same team reported that ultra-processed foods were badociated with a higher risk of bad cancer and cancer in general. And other research has certainly shown what a "Western" diet can do for health – high-sugar, high-sugar diets seem to be among the worst available for metabolic health, brain health, health in general and mortality.
The team that conducted the current study somewhat speculated on the potential mechanisms of the link between processed foods and mortality. One of them, they say, is the presence of acrylamide, a compound produced during the high temperature cooking of cereals and potatoes. A few years ago, the International Agency for Research on Cancer of the World Health Organization, after reviewing all the evidence, decried acrylamide as a "probable carcinogen".
In addition, additives such as titanium dioxide, which "may be badociated with an increased risk of chronic bowel inflammation and carcinogenesis", may partly explain the link. And emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners could each help to disrupt the bacterial balance in the gut, potentially resulting in inflammation, a metabolic syndrome, and ultimately, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Finally, the authors suggest that food packaging – especially cans and plastics containing BPA and the like – could play a role.
They warn that reverse causality may be at stake, where people with existing health problems gravitate towards less healthy foods. But they have largely ruled out this possibility, as the logic suggests that people with health problems are more likely to make healthier and not poorer food choices.
And of course they point to the trend of recent years around the world, from whole foods to fast, dirty processed foods. "The consumption of ultra-processed foods has increased dramatically in recent decades and could result in an increasing burden of deaths from noncommunicable diseases," write the authors. Even in France, renowned for its wholesome and complete food (and fatty and decadent foods eaten in moderation), people apparently eat processed products.
Since cost is often a factor, this growing body of research suggests that more needs to be done to make healthier foods accessible to more people. And as always, the message is to eat real foods as much as possible and at an affordable price. And if you fall off the wagon, do not worry–just try to resist the second donut and come back.
