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Ultraprocessed Foods Show Distinct Metabolic and Brain Responses
Original: Ultraprocessed foods evoke distinct metabolic and neural responses
A study published in Nature reports that ultraprocessed foods trigger distinct metabolic and neural responses compared with less processed foods. The findings add to growing scientific evidence that food processing itself, not just nutrients, may affect how the body and brain react to eating. Researchers and nutrition commentators are highlighting the work as it could shape future dietary guidance and debate over ultraprocessed food regulation.
Why now: New peer-reviewed research adds to ongoing scientific and public debate about the health effects of ultraprocessed foods.
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