Ultra-Processed Food Intake Linked To Changes In Blood Fatty Acids

11 Jul 20264 min read0 viewsVerified Feed

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Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are highly processed foods that contain additives. They generally contain high levels of fat, sugar, carbohydrates, sodium, and energy.
There is increasing evidence that they may be harmful to our health. One recent study linked UPF intake to 32 adverse health effects, including cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
But how do UPFs have these adverse effects? A new study suggests that high UPF intake can alter metabolites in the blood, increasing levels of harmful fatty acids and decreasing levels of fats that are essential for cellular functions.
The study, published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition , suggests that not only does excess fat from UPFs enter the blood, but that the foods may also stimulate the body to produce lipids from excess carbohydrates in the diet.

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