STUDY: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to 32 Health Conditions in Largest Analysis Ever

Noetic Dharma Group

05 Dec 2025 — 1 min read

A sweeping analysis of 45 meta-analyses involving nearly 10 million participants has found convincing evidence that ultra-processed foods are directly linked to 32 different health conditions, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, depression, and early death.

Published in the British Medical Journal, the study represents the most comprehensive review of ultra-processed food research ever conducted.

Key Findings

Higher UPF consumption linked to 50% increased risk of cardiovascular death
21% higher risk of all-cause mortality
Significant associations with anxiety, depression, and mental health issues
Strong links to obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome

The American Diet Problem

Ultra-processed foods now comprise 60% of calories consumed by American adults and over 70% of calories consumed by children—the highest rates in the world.

MAHA Daily Editorial: The science is undeniable: the American food supply is making us sick. This is exactly why MAHA's food reforms are so critical. Share this with everyone who thinks "everything in moderation" still applies to industrial food products.

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