A recent study indicates that high consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked to biological ageing, increasing the risk of diseases such as lung disease, cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Researchers from Italy analyzed data from over 22,000 participants in the Moli-sani Study, revealing that UPFs negatively impact health and could accelerate ageing beyond their poor nutritional quality. The study highlights the detrimental effects of UPFs on physiological functions and the gut microbiota. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)