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Ultra-processed foods and depression

New study which comes to us from Center for Biomedical Research Network, in your area of Physiopathology of Obesity and Nutrition (CIBEROBN). This time, in relation to ultra-processed foods, which are not exactly the healthiest. Researchers have drawn revealing conclusions about the effect of excess consumption of these products. There is an increased risk of develop depression clinic in the future in people who frequently include them in their diet. For example, university students, who often abuse them. 

How does the consumption of ultra-processed foods affect your health?

According to the conclusions reached by experts after investigating 14.000 volunteers from the cohort of Monitoring University of Navarra (SUN), the results are not positive at all. Without a doubt, the group chosen for the study has been successful. During university life, many students choose to buy ultra-processed foods for lunch or dinner. Either due to lack of time, laziness or because they do not get into the habit of cooking, they frequently 'throw' these fast products. However, this implies a scant commitment to Health. 

Not only because, as they have verified in the CYBEROBN, its prolonged use is associated with increased risk of suffering from said psychological illness. In addition to this, the classification NEW make it clear that ultra-processed foods they are not really what is believed. These are industrial formulations obtained from various refined or synthesized ingredients. Sugar, starches and vegetable oils, as well as trans fats and additives, make up these products. Therefore, they do not contain no whole food as such.

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Researchers pose for the photo / Photo: CIBEROBN

They completely stray from what is beneficial, nutritious, and healthy food. On the other hand, other studies have also shown that they increase the risk of suffering hypertension y obesity, and cardiovascular problems. Its attractions for young people, above all, to consume are other. Among them, a lot of flavor, immediate availability and convenience.

They are of low nutritional quality, but they attract the consumer. They are cereals, cookies, industrial pastries, sausages, soft drinks, etc. Now, after this new discovery of the CYBEROBN, perhaps more people become aware of reducing their consumption of ultra-processed foods.

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