The Claim
In children aged 7–10 years, higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with elevated levels of interleukin-10.
What the research says
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Children aged 7–10 who eat more ultra-processed foods have higher levels of interleukin-10 in their blood.
See the scientific wording
In children aged 7–10 years, higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with elevated levels of IL-10, a cytokine with complex immune-regulatory roles, potentially reflecting a compensatory response to low-grade inflammation.
Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods damages the lining of the gut, allowing bacterial toxins to leak into the bloodstream. These toxins activate immune cells, which release inflammatory signals. In response, the body produces a calming signal called IL-10 to balance the inflammation.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Ultra‐Processed Foods and Markers of Systemic Inflammation in Children
The study looked at kids who ate lots of processed foods and checked if their bodies made more of a calming molecule called IL-10. They didn’t find any link — so eating more processed food didn’t lead to higher IL-10 levels as the claim suggested.
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