Research
Metabolic adaptation
Certain subgroups of UPF, such as refined breads and sugar-sweetened beverages, are associated with higher T2D risk.
Focus on limiting intake of specific UPF subgroups to mitigate T2D risk.
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refined breads; sauces, spreads, and condiments; artificially and sugar-sweetened beverages; animal-based products; and ready-to-eat mixed dishes were associated with higher T2D risk.
Why this rating
Based on a large cohort study.
Source
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes: Three Large Prospective U.S. Cohort Studies
Zhangling Chen et al. · Diabetes Care · 2023
Meta-analysisCited 215×
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