Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Risk of Death by 10 Percent, Study Says

Eating higher levels of ultra-processed foods could shorten lifespans by at least 10 percent, researchers say.

People shop in the confectionery section of a supermarket in Western Australia on May 4, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

Eating higher levels of highly processed foods could shorten lifespans by at least 10 percent, concluded a study that analyzed more than 540,000 people.

The study analyzed data provided by individuals who shared information about their eating habits and health issues, going back to the mid-1990s.