Diets that encourage the intake of ultra-processed foods may make an individual vulnerable to stroke and cognitive impairment.
This study assessed the consumption of ultra-processed foods in relation to the development of stroke and cognitive impairment. The study population included more than 30,000 men and women who offered information about their dietary preferences and health.
Researchers observed that stroke and cognitive impairment occurred at a greater frequency among frequent consumers of ultra-processed foods. This 2024 study documented that high dietary ingestion of ultra-processed foods may trigger a stroke attack and cognitive impairment in men and women.