Research
Molecular
Consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is associated with increased cardiovascular (CV) risk.
Clinicians should consider the impact of UPFs when advising patients on cardiovascular health.
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Studies over the past decade have highlighted that the consumption of UPFs is associated with increased CV risk, often independent of the overall diet quality.
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Based on a comprehensive review of current evidence.
Source
Ultra-processed foods, lifestyle management, and cardiovascular diseases: A clinical consensus statement of the European Society of Cardiology Council for Cardiology Practice and the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology
Luigina Guasti et al. · European Heart Journal · 2026
DOI 10.1093/eurheartj/ehag226
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