Research
Neural
Long-term intake of UPFs leads to addiction due to additives including fat, caffeine, and sugar.
Health professionals should consider the addictive potential of UPFs when advising clients.
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Long-term intake of UPFs leads to addiction due to the additives including fat, caffeine and sugar.
Why this rating
Supported by systematic analysis of health risks associated with UPFs.
Source
The rapid rise of ultra-processed foods brings up human health concerns
Yi Luo et al. · Journal of Future Foods · 2025
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