The Claim
Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as indicated by hazard ratios between 1.26 and 1.48 and elevated fatty liver index scores.
What the research says
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People who eat more ultra-processed foods have a higher incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, as measured by increased fatty liver index scores and hazard ratios between 1.26 and 1.48.
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Higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, with hazard ratios ranging from 1.26 to 1.48 and elevated fatty liver index scores, as demonstrated in multiple prospective cohort studies.
Eating lots of ultra-processed foods floods the liver with fructose, which the liver turns into fat. At the same time, these foods damage the gut lining, letting bacterial toxins enter the bloodstream and trigger inflammation. This inflammation makes the liver and body less responsive to insulin, so more fat builds up in the liver. The combination of excess fat production and impaired fat clearance causes fatty liver disease.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat more ultra-processed foods are more likely to become overweight, gain belly fat, and develop diabetes — all of which are known to cause fatty liver disease. So even though this study didn’t check livers directly, it shows the main reasons fatty liver happens are getting worse with these foods.
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