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  • Food Science

Background:

  • Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are increasingly prevalent globally.
  • UPFs are linked to a higher incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Specific additives in UPFs may negatively impact gut health and inflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between UPF consumption and cardiovascular disease.
  • To explore potential mechanisms linking UPFs to CVD.
  • To identify UPF reduction as a public health strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Meta-analyses and population-based longitudinal studies were reviewed.
  • Dose-response relationships between UPF intake and CVD outcomes were analyzed.
  • Mechanisms involving food additives, gut microbiome, and inflammation were investigated.

Main Results:

  • A dose-response relationship exists between UPF consumption and CVD, stroke, and CVD-related mortality.
  • Food additives can alter the gut microbiome, induce oxidative stress, and promote inflammation.
  • Activation of NF-κB pathway is implicated in UPF-related atherogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • Reducing UPF consumption is a modifiable target for CVD prevention.
  • Dietary guidelines and food labeling should address UPF content.
  • Public health policies can leverage UPF reduction for better cardiovascular outcomes.