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Monthly Archives: March 2026

The Aging Process and Ultra-processed Foods

As reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a study, of 22,000 middle-aged to elderly Italian subjects, explored the influence of consuming ultra-processed foods [UPFs] on the aging process. Using a food frequency questionnaire, measuring the ratio of UPFs to total food consumed over the course of a year, scientists concluded eating greater amounts […]