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A new meta -analysis of the University of Washington suggests that it is not safe to consume any amount of processed foods.
The researchers analyzed 77 different studies to measure the link between certain amounts of these common chronic foods and diseases.
“The habitual consumption of even small amounts of processed meat, sugary drinks and trans fatty acids is related to the greatest risk of developing type 2 diabetes, ischemic heart disease and colorectal cancer,” the main study author Demewz Haile, research scientist at the Institute of Metrics and Health Evaluation of the University of Washington, said News Digital.
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“There is no safe level of habitual consumption of these food groups, so they should not be included in our daily diet,” he said.
For processed meats in particular, the researchers concluded that eating only 0.6 to 57 grams per day was linked to 11% greater probability of developing type 2 diabetes.
A new meta -analysis of the University of Washington suggests that it is not safe to consume any amount of processed foods. (Istock)
The consumption of between 0.78 and 55 grams per day was associated with a 7% increase in the risk of colorectal cancer, according to the study.
(A Hot Dog, which is composed of almost completely processed meat, is approximately 50 grams).
The researchers also analyzed the impact of sugary drinks, discovering that drinking between 1.5 and 390 grams per day could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 8%.
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Consuming between 0 and 365 grams of drinks could increase the risk of ischemic heart disease, the most common type of heart disease and a main cause of death, in 2%, the study found.
Trans fatty acids were also analyzed in the study. When unsaturated fats constituted between 0.25% to 2.56% of daily energy intake, they were linked to a 3% higher risk of ischemic heart disease.
“There is no safe level of habitual consumption of these food groups.”
(Some examples of trans fats include cookies, cookies, baked products, frozen pizza, coffee cream, refrigerated and shortened mass products of vegetables and some stick margarines, according to WebMD. Some quick meals also contain it).
The findings were published in Nature Medicine magazine on June 30.
The researchers also analyzed the impact of sugary drinks, discovering that drinking between 1.5 and 390 grams per day could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes by 8%. (Istock)
Previous studies have established the link between processed foods and chronic diseases, Haile acknowledged.
“However, our study evaluated the form of the relationship with the most recent studies, using a more advanced analytical method and objectively evaluated the force of evidence,” he said.
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“Our analysis showed that the strongest association is observed at lower exposure levels equivalent to a portion or less, which implies that consuming these foods regularly in any amount increases the risk of adverse health results.”
While researchers acknowledged that diet is a “personal choice” and that some may be limited in food choices, recommend limiting or eliminating the consumption of processed foods.
The researchers concluded that eating as little as 0.6 to 57 grams per day was linked to a 11% greater probability of developing type 2 diabetes. (Istock)
“Our findings support what is widely recommended, even by WHO and CDC: avoid or reduce the consumption of processed meats, sugary drinks and trans artificial fats possible,” Haile told News Digital.
“People who regularly consume these foods, even in small quantities, must be aware of the greatest risk of chronic diseases.”
Potential limitations
The main limitations of this study are associated with the evaluation of dietary intake, Haile acknowledged.
“Almost all studies included used food frequency questionnaires to evaluate intake, which can introduce measurement errors, mainly due to the difficulties experienced by respondents in the memory of long -term intake,” he told News Digital.
Haile pointed out several studies included in the analysis only analyzed consumption at the beginning of the study, “which might not accurately reflect the future dietary habits of study participants.”
When trans fatty acids constituted between 0.25% and 2.56% of daily energy intake, they were linked to a 3% higher risk of ischemic heart disease. (Istock)
In addition, the study only analyzed a limited set of health results for each dietary risk factor.
“Consequently, our study can underestimate the total loss of health associated with these foods,” said Haile.
“We also observe a substantial variation among existing literature, which implies that high quality research is still needed to strengthen evidence and reduce uncertainty.”
Experts cite warnings
Dr. Nick Norwitz, MD, PHD, a clinical researcher educated in Harvard and Metabolic Health Educator, acknowledged that the study shows a “relatively consistent association” between the highest processed meat intake and the worst health results, but pointed out some warnings.
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“These are associations, not necessarily causal relationships,” said Norwitz, who did not participate in the study, News Digital.
In addition, as the researchers themselves recognized, the quality of the evidence was described as “weak,” Norwitz said.
“At the end of the day, the office of the office or the soda bottle are almost surely doing more metabolic damage than a portion of delicatessen.”
“While these great studies have certain strengths, a key weakness is that they group many different foods within a single category,” the researcher continued. “There are several ways to process meats, and not all will have the same biological consequences.”
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While it is “certainly feasible” that processed meat can contribute to bad health results, Norwitz said that more research is needed to confirm the statements of meta -analysis.
“At the end of the day, the office of the office or the bottle of soft drinks are almost surely doing more metabolic damage than a portion of Deli Türkiye,” he added.
A Hot Dog, which is formed by almost completely processed meat, is approximately 50 grams. (Istock)
An American Association of Meat Processors (AAMP) sent the following statement to News Digital with respect to the study.
“We have not read the [full] Report, but the summary in the document itself establishes that the statements reflect “weak relations or evidence of inconsistent contribution” and that more research is necessary. We would like to know how the document defined the ‘processed meat’, or if the researchers weigh the alleged risks against the proven benefits of nutrients and proteins found in the flesh. “
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In the study, the researchers defined the meat processed as “any meat preserved for smoking, healing, leaving or the addition of chemical preservatives.”
News Digital also contacted the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to comment.
Melissa Rudy is a senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle in News Digital. The advice of history can be sent to melissa.rudy@News.com.