The effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) on mental health.
By Hugo Francisco de SouzaSep 25 2023Reviewed by Lily Ramsey, LLM In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open Journal, researchers used a long-term, large cohort study design to evaluate the effects of ultra-processed food on mental health.
Ultra-processed foods and health As suggested by the age-old phrase “you are what you eat,” diet is one of the most important modifiable treatments individuals can harness to improve their health and well-being. A growing body of research has flagged UPFs as directly responsible for human diseases, including irritable bowel syndrome, obesity and overweight, reduced immune response, and cancer. However, research into the mental health impacts remains scant.
Related StoriesThe long-term study was conducted between 2003 and 2017, with follow-ups every four years. The sample cohort comprised 31,712 individuals between the ages of 42 and 62 , all of whom did not have clinical depression symptoms at study initiation. These included ultra-processed grain foods, ready-to-eat meals, sweet snacks, fats and sauces, savory snacks, ultra-processed dairy products, artificial sweeteners, processed meat, and beverages.
Depression comorbidities like diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia were also accounted for in analyses.
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