Consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with cognitive status in elderly patients (opens in new tab)

BackgroundEmerging evidence suggests that there might be an association between excess consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on cognitive health. UPF intake could promote systemic inflammation, oxidative stress phenomena, and metabolic dysregulation, contributing to neurodegeneration onset and cognitive decline in elderly population.AimThe aim of this cross-sectional study was to examine the relation between UPF dietary pattern on MCI status in elderly patients taking into account the c...