2023-08-28 12:03:40
Ultra-processed foods significantly increase the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes, according to two new studies.
And according to what was confirmed by the British newspaper “The Guardian”, the first study, conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney, who followed 10,000 women for 15 years, found that women who consumed a large amount of ultra-processed foods in their diet were 39 percent more likely. to have high blood pressure, compared to others.
High blood pressure increases the risk of serious heart disease, including peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and heart attacks, as well as kidney disease and vascular dementia.
The second study, which was conducted by Chinese researchers and included more than 325,000 men and women, showed that those who ate a large amount of ultra-processed foods were 24 percent more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases, including heart attacks, strokes, and strokes. and angina.
Each 10 percent increase in daily consumption of these foods was associated with a 6 percent increased risk of heart disease, while the researchers found that those whose daily intake of ultra-processed foods accounted for less than 15 percent of the total foods they had in their diet. They are the least likely to have any heart problems.
The results of these two studies were revealed at the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, and the results prompted calls from experts for urgent action.
The global consumption of ultra-processed foods has risen in recent years. These foods are products that have gone through multiple processes during manufacturing, are often high in salt and sugar, and may contain additives and preservatives. Often, they are low in fibre, and lack the nutrients found in fresh foods.
Ultra-processed foods include breakfast cereals, protein bars, soft drinks, ready meals and fast food.
Previous studies have linked eating high levels of ultra-processed foods to a range of health problems, including obesity, type 2 diabetes and cancer.
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