The Claim
Higher intake of ultra-processed foods in the 'meat, fish, and cheese' category is associated with decreased abundance of Agathobacter and Coprococcus and increased abundance of Actinomyces in the gut microbiota of adults.
What the research says
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Adults who consume more ultra-processed foods from the meat, fish, and cheese category have lower levels of Agathobacter and Coprococcus bacteria and higher levels of Actinomyces bacteria in their gut.
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Higher intake of ultra-processed foods in the 'meat, fish, and cheese' category is associated with decreased abundance of Agathobacter and Coprococcus and increased abundance of Actinomyces in the gut microbiota of adults.
Eating ultra-processed meat, fish, and cheese introduces chemical preservatives and removes natural fibers, which kills off beneficial bacteria that feed on fiber and lets bacteria that thrive on chemicals take over.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who ate more ultra-processed meat, fish, and cheese products had less of two helpful gut bacteria (Agathobacter and Coprococcus) and more of another type (Actinomyces), just like the claim says.
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