The Claim
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, as classified by the NOVA system, is associated with a 20% increased risk of dyslipidemia in adults aged 40 and older over a 5-year period, with adjusted hazard ratios of 1.209 for men and 1.195 for women.
What the research says
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Adults aged 40 and older who consume more ultra-processed foods have a 20% higher risk of developing dyslipidemia over five years compared to those who consume less.
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Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods, as classified by the NOVA system, is associated with a 20% increased risk of dyslipidemia in adults aged 40 and older over a 5-year period, with adjusted hazard ratios of 1.209 for men and 1.195 for women, suggesting that dietary patterns dominated by ultra-processed foods may contribute to adverse lipid profiles in middle-aged and older populations.
Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods floods the liver with refined sugars, unhealthy fats, and additives that overwhelm its ability to process fats properly. The liver starts making too many triglycerides and bad cholesterol particles, which spill into the bloodstream and build up in artery walls, leading to abnormal blood fat levels.
What the research says
1 studyPeople over 40 who eat a lot of packaged snacks, sugary drinks, and ready meals are about 20% more likely to develop unhealthy blood fat levels over five years, and this study found exactly that — even after accounting for other lifestyle factors.
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