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Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods might be riskier for younger adults' liver health — people under 50 have a nearly 30% higher chance of developing fatty liver disease compared to older adults who eat similarly.
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Ultra-processed foods and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: an updated systematic review and dose–response meta-analysis
Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
2025The study shows that eating more ultra-processed foods is linked to a higher risk of fatty liver, but it doesn’t compare younger and older adults, so it can’t support the claim that younger people are more affected.
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