The Claim
Consumption of ultra-processed animal-based foods is associated with a 24% higher risk of overall cardiovascular disease and a 25% higher risk of coronary heart disease.
What the research says
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People who eat more ultra-processed animal-based foods have a 24% higher rate of cardiovascular disease and a 25% higher rate of coronary heart disease compared to those who eat less.
See the scientific wording
Ultra-processed animal-based foods are associated with a 24% higher risk of overall cardiovascular disease and a 25% higher risk of coronary heart disease, indicating that processing level may be as important as food source in determining cardiovascular risk.
Eating ultra-processed animal foods introduces additives and excess salt and fat into the gut, which kills off good bacteria and lets harmful substances leak into the bloodstream. This triggers constant low-grade inflammation throughout the body, damages the lining of blood vessels, and causes cholesterol to build up in artery walls, leading to heart attacks and strokes.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that eating processed animal foods like sausages and nuggets raises heart disease risk by about 24-25%, just like the claim says. It also shows that how much a food is processed matters just as much as whether it comes from plants or animals.
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