Consuming ultra-processed foods could increase dementia risk: study
Fox News
A new study found that people may be at increased risk for cognitive decline if they consume more ultra-processed foods, including hamburgers and cookies.
In the study, people who consumed the most ultra-processed foods recorded a 28% faster rate of global cognitive decline and a 25% faster rate of executive function decline compared to those who ate the least amount of overly processed foods.
Ultra-processed foods were defined in the study as "industrial formulations of food substances (oils, fats, sugars, starch, and protein isolates) that contain little or no whole foods and typically include flavorings, colorings, emulsifiers, and other cosmetic additives."
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