The role of microRNAs in cardiovascular disease associated with the consumption of ultra-processed foods: a comprehensive review (opens in new tab)

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) now dominate dietary intake in many countries and are consistently associated with higher risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), including myocardial infarction, stroke, and heart failure. Beyond excess sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats, UPFs may exert cardiovascular harm through food matrix disruption, processing-generated toxicants, additive exposure, and microbiome perturbation. These upstream insults converge on inflammatory, oxidative, and metabolic signaling...