{"id":2781,"date":"2023-02-07T16:30:33","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/?p=2781"},"modified":"2023-02-07T16:30:33","modified_gmt":"2023-02-07T09:30:33","slug":"ultra-processed-foods-raise-the-risk-of-cancers-and-cognitive-decline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.th\/blog\/ultra-processed-foods-raise-the-risk-of-cancers-and-cognitive-decline\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-processed foods raise the risk of cancers and cognitive decline"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve probably heard that processed foods like ham increase cancer risk<\/a>, but the latest evidence suggests that consuming more overly processed foods increases the risk of not only developing, but also dying from various cancers<\/a>. A recent study of more than 197,000 people in the UK found that cancers, particularly ovarian cancer, can result from eating ultra-processed foods such as prepackaged foods (e.g. soups, sauces, etc.), ready-to-eat meals, frozen pizzas, ice cream, french fries, sausages, sodas, and candies. But that\u2019s not the only disadvantage of overly-processed foods to worry about, as another new study has found that they may also exacerbate cognitive decline<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With 7-Elevens on almost every corner and supermarkets stocked with overly processed foods, it\u2019s imperative to understand the effects they have on our mental and physical health so we can make smarter choices. This Pacific Prime Thailand<\/a> article takes a closer look at the connection between ultra-processed foods, cancer, and cognitive decline.<\/p>\n

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What does processed food do to your body?<\/h2>\n

Why is processed food bad for you, you may be wondering. To start, industrially derived ingredients are used to produce ultra-processed foods, as well as food additives to enhance flavor, extend shelf life, and improve texture\/consistency. The use of overly processed ingredients and additives can affect our bodies in different ways than if we were to consume minimally processed foods that are fresh and rich in nutrients.<\/p>\n

With that said, people who eat more ultra-processed foods often have other unhealthy habits, such as drinking more carbonated, sugary beverages and consuming fewer vegetables and other recommended food groups. Ultra-processed foods may therefore not be the only culprit affecting one\u2019s health, but their overall diet as well.<\/p>\n

Cancer<\/h3>\n

A recent study<\/a> looked at the link between consuming ultra-processed foods and more than 30 different types of cancer over a 10-year period. Participants\u2019 eating patterns were made up of 9.1% to 41.4% of ultra-processed foods, which were then compared with cancer diagnosis and death medical records. The study found that increasing ultra-processed food consumption by 10% was linked with a 2% increase in the risk of developing cancer. Similarly, it increased the risk of ovarian cancer diagnosis by 19%.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, deaths from cancers grew as well, with the risk of dying from any cancer increasing by 6% and ovarian cancer by 30% for each additional 10% rise in ultra-processed food consumption. Ovarian cancer ranks fifth for cancer-related deaths among women.<\/p>\n

The latest study adds to the mounting evidence that overly processed foods are likely to harm our health, including increasing our risk for cancer. Aside from cancer, previous studies also show the correlation between higher ultra-processed food consumption<\/a> and a higher risk of:<\/p>\n