The Claim

In Russian adults aged 35–64, daily consumption of pickled foods is associated with a 48% increased risk of all-cause mortality in the general population and a 60% increased risk in men, with high sodium content and preservatives contributing to cardiovascular strain over time.

Source: Dietary habits and all-cause mortality risk in the adult population. Results of a 6-year prospective follow-up of the ESSE-RF study cohort

What the research says

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In plain English

In Russian adults aged 35–64, eating pickled foods every day is linked to a higher risk of death from any cause, with men facing a greater increase than women, and this is related to the high sodium and preservatives in these foods.

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In Russian adults aged 35–64, daily consumption of pickled foods is associated with a 48% increased risk of all-cause mortality in the general population and a 60% increased risk in men, likely due to high sodium content and preservatives that may contribute to cardiovascular strain over time.

Why this might work

Eating pickled foods every day floods the body with salt, which pulls water into the bloodstream and raises blood pressure. This constant high pressure damages the inner lining of blood vessels, making them stiff and less able to deliver oxygen to organs. Over time, the heart works harder to pump blood, leading to heart failure, stroke, or other fatal conditions.

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What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Dietary habits and all-cause mortality risk in the adult population. Results of a 6-year prospective follow-up of the ESSE-RF study cohort

    The study found that Russians who eat pickled foods every day are more likely to die from any cause over six years, especially men — just like the claim says. This is probably because pickled foods have a lot of salt, which can hurt the heart and blood vessels over time.

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