Ultra-processed foods and accelerated aging in adults: an emerging public health challenge for nutrition and functional health (opens in new tab)

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) intake has rapidly increased in global diets, posing a mounting threat to nutritional adequacy and functional health in adults. This narrative review summarizes recent evidence on the relationship between UPF consumption and functional decline, including sarcopenia and reduced handgrip strength, and potential biological mechanisms underlying the detrimental effects of high UPF consumption and aging processes. We examined epidemiological studies, clinical trials, a...