The Claim
High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a 30% increased risk of colorectal cancer (ORT3 vs. T1=1.30, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.51) based on observational studies in human populations.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and ready-to-eat meals, might raise your chances of getting colorectal cancer by about 30%.
See the scientific wording
High consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with a 30% increased risk of colorectal cancer (ORT3 vs. T1=1.30, 95% CI 1.11 to 1.51) based on observational studies in human populations.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Ultra-processed food consumption and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The study looked at eating lots of ultra-processed foods and found it raises the risk of colorectal cancer by 30%, just like the claim says.
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