BMJ May 2019 PMID 31142457

Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé).

Bernard Srour, Léopold K Fezeu, Emmanuelle Kesse-Guyot, Benjamin Allès, Caroline Méjean, Roland M Andrianasolo, Eloi Chazelas, Mélanie Deschasaux, Serge Hercberg, Pilar Galan, Carlos A Monteiro, Chantal Julia, Mathilde Touvier

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Numerous discussions emphasize the clear associations between ultra-processed foods and heightened cardiovascular disease risk, referencing specific findings such as a 12% increased risk for overall cardiovascular diseases with higher consumption. The use of phrases like "major public health risk" and calls for educational campaigns reflect a serious tone, conveying urgency and importance regarding dietary choices.

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The majority of posts reflect an overall consensus on the negative health impacts of ultra-processed foods, though a few express skepticism.

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There is a strong curiosity as the discussion highlights the importance of dietary health and its implications for larger public health initiatives.

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While some posts delve into specific statistics and findings, others display a more surface-level engagement, indicating varied depths of discussion.

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Many contributors believe that the study's findings could lead to significant changes in dietary recommendations and public health policy.

Abstract in brief

The study investigated the relationship between ultraprocessed food intake and cardiovascular disease risk in over 100,000 adults in France, using comprehensive dietary records.
Findings revealed that higher consumption of ultraprocessed foods was significantly linked to an increased risk of overall cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart disease, and cerebrovascular disease during a median follow-up of 5.2 years.
The results remained valid even after adjusting for other dietary factors, highlighting the potential adverse health effects of ultraprocessed food consumption.

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Shashi Agarwal, MD

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Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) & Health (10 of 12) Data on >100,000 French adults found that higher consumption of UPFs in the highest quartile of the weight was associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. (BMJ. 2019. doi: 10.1136/bmj.l1451)

May 26, 2024 · 20 followers View post →

Shashi Agarwal, MD

@usacardiologist · X

Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) & Health (8 of 12) A higher risk of cerebrovascular diseases (BMJ. 2019. doi: 10.1136/bmj.l1451), especially stroke, with higher consumption of UPFs has been noted. (Neurology. 2024. https://t.co/UfDWkvvuMd)

May 26, 2024 · 20 followers View post →

Daniel Turman, PhD

@Turmandphd · X

Large prospective cohort studies, those that track a large group of people across time, are adding evidence that ultra-processed foods are associated with poor health and disease. https://t.co/ntSDn4GWh1 Soon-to-launch: https://t.co/3ocD5u4hph

May 15, 2024 · 29 followers View post →

Dr. Arun Gupta MD FIAP (Ped)

@Moveribfan · X

Problem is over diet being unhealthy if one eats more than 10% of unhealthy stuff. If you continue to increase it carries more associations with diabetes, heart disease and obesity. 9/n https://t.co/LbWK8NsO8Q

Dec 3, 2023 · 5,748 followers View post →

Arletty

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RT @thierrysouccar: @HarLoppar @BrunoLeMaire https://t.co/7jFqDlc7yO

May 19, 2023 · 1,363 followers View post →

Thierry "Tex" Souccar

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@HarLoppar @BrunoLeMaire https://t.co/7jFqDlc7yO

May 18, 2023 · 2 likes · 5,607 followers View post →

Benjamin Davis

@bendavis0723 · X

@DrDevanRomero Significant association between ultra-processed food and increased cardiovascular disease risk. A 10% increase in such foods leads to a 12% higher risk of overall CVD, 13% for coronary heart disease, and 11% for cerebrovascular disease. #KINE404SP23-S1 https://t.co/DloPh4d6rP

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kike

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RT @TheRootCauseCo: "Those in the highest quartile intake had a 12%, 13% and 11% increased risk of all CVD, coronary heart disease and cere…

Nov 29, 2022 · 1 share · 248 followers View post →

A Rooted Life

@TheRootCauseCo · X

"Those in the highest quartile intake had a 12%, 13% and 11% increased risk of all CVD, coronary heart disease and cerebrovascular disease." https://t.co/itME90InpT

Nov 29, 2022 · 7 likes · 1 share · 42,053 followers View post →

Luis diaz

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Oct 15, 2022 · 4 likes · 88 followers View post →

danny rivera

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RT @RivillasJuanito: Personas que consumen mayor cantidad de alimentos ultraprocesados tienen un 62 % más de riesgo de muerte, en comparaci…

Aug 14, 2022 · 2 shares · 14 followers View post →

Juan Carlos Rivillas

@RivillasJuanito · X

Personas que consumen mayor cantidad de alimentos ultraprocesados tienen un 62 % más de riesgo de muerte, en comparación con las que consumen menos; y cada porción adicional de alimentos ultraprocesados puede aumentar posibilidad de muerte en un 18 % doi: https://t.co/bUOnlm5qYP

Aug 14, 2022 · 1 like · 2 shares · 987 followers View post →

mr. pink

@lcmail2 · X

Similar is the relation between UPFs and cardiovascular disease with an increased risk of 12% https://t.co/vyGochMC6K https://t.co/eAgUjYs3B6

May 24, 2022 · 3 likes · 157 followers View post →

Bongani Mayosi Health Sciences Library (BMHSL)

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RT @dronita_de: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) https://t.co/9r53…

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Daniela Figueroa

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RT @dronita_de: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) https://t.co/9r53…

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RT @dronita_de: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) https://t.co/9r53…

Dec 20, 2021 · 6 shares · 123,669 followers View post →

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RT @dronita_de: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) https://t.co/9r53…

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RT @dronita_de: Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) https://t.co/9r53…

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Brian Schnettgoecke

@bschnett · X

Can’t even process this

Aug 11, 2021 · 1 like · 229 followers View post →

SaraH

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Ultra-processed food intake and risk of cardiovascular disease: prospective cohort study (NutriNet-Santé) | The BMJ https://t.co/gexY25rAb2

Feb 24, 2021 · 252 followers View post →

Daouda Seck

@daoudamcb · X

Consommation aliments ultra-transformés et risque de maladies cardiovasculaires. Article très intéressant.

Jan 23, 2021 · 1 like · 1,170 followers View post →

Linda Carney MD

@lindacarneymd · X

https://t.co/3UhVLfUmsu blog: Ultra-processed Food Intake and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: Prospective Cohort Study (NutriNet-Santé) in Processed Foods. https://t.co/jIUnGLLOmm https://t.co/dUs0WRg9IH

Jan 4, 2021 · 245 followers View post →

Continue Respirando!!!

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