Study links ultra-processed foods to higher mortality risks in Europe

A new study published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe shows that eating ultra-processed foods increases the risk of death from circulatory, digestive diseases, and Parkinson's. The research analyzed data from over 428,000 participants across nine European countries. The study found that replacing just 10% of ultra-processed foods with minimally processed options can significantly reduce mortality risks. Specifically, this substitution can lower the risk of death from circulatory and digestive diseases by 6% to 9%. These findings highlight the importance of dietary choices in health outcomes. The study suggests that promoting minimally processed foods could help lower mortality rates associated with ultra-processed food consumption.