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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Rachel Lang

Ultra-processed foods increase risk of cardiovascular diseases, studies find

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Foods in the typical British diet may increase the risk of deadly cardiovascular diseases, two new studies have found.

In twin presentations to the annual meeting of the European Society of Cardiology in Amsterdam, researchers revealed the consumption of ultra-processed food (UPF) such as cereals, fizzy drinks and fast food, significantly raises the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.

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