Eating a lot of processed foods may change the good bacteria in your gut in ways that make it harder for your body to manage weight and blood sugar.

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The role of ultra-processed food in obesity

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2025 Nov

This study says that eating lots of highly processed foods might change the good bacteria in your gut, which could make you more likely to gain weight — and it backs that up with science.

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The role of ultra-processed food in obesity

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DOI: 10.1038/s41574-025-01143-7

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