Ultra-processed foods and cancer
Ultra-processed food consumption and cancer risk: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Surprising Findings
Pancreatic cancer risk increased by 49% with high ultra-processed food consumption
This is one of the highest risk increases reported and pancreatic cancer is particularly deadly
Practical Takeaways
Consider reducing consumption of foods classified as ultra-processed by NOVA system
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
Pancreatic cancer risk increased by 49% with high ultra-processed food consumption
This is one of the highest risk increases reported and pancreatic cancer is particularly deadly
Practical Takeaways
Consider reducing consumption of foods classified as ultra-processed by NOVA system
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Eating more ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and ready meals, might raise your chances of getting cancer by 13% for every extra 10% of these foods in your diet.
Eating a lot of ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks and ready-to-eat meals, might raise your chances of getting colorectal cancer by about 30%.
Eating more ultra-processed foods, like packaged snacks or ready meals, might raise your chance of getting breast cancer by 11% for every 10% increase in how much you eat.
Eating a lot of highly processed foods, like packaged snacks and ready meals, might raise your chance of getting pancreatic cancer by almost half, according to some big studies on people.
Eating a lot of packaged junk food can quickly raise your blood sugar, cause long-term body swelling, and mess up your gut bacteria. This weakens your body's ability to fight off sickness and makes you more likely to get cancer.