A recent study has revealed that ultra-processed foods may negatively affect kidney health and accelerate the progression of chronic kidney disease.
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The study, conducted by researchers from the Medical University of Lodz in Poland, analyzed data on the effect of ultra-processed foods on the development and worsening of chronic kidney disease.
These foods include: sweetened carbonated drinks, ready-made dishes, sausages and other processed meat products, potato chips, sweets, ready-made baked goods, and certain types of fast food.
These foods typically contain large amounts of salt, added sugar, saturated fat, and food additives, while also being characterized by low fiber and beneficial nutrient content.
According to the study's findings, higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is linked to an increased risk of chronic kidney disease, a faster decline in kidney filtration rate, and an accelerated pace of disease progression among those already affected.
These foods contribute to increased chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, high blood pressure, and metabolic disturbance, processes that can gradually damage kidney tissue.
The study noted that replacing ultra-processed foods with less-processed ones, including vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and other fiber-rich foods, may be one strategy for protecting kidney health.
Several studies have long affirmed that ultra-processed foods may increase the risk of premature death, negatively affect nervous system health, and that consuming a lot of them is linked to an increased risk of numerous health problems, including cancer, type 2 diabetes, and mental health disorders.
Resources: Al-Ghad.
