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• Ultra-Processed Foods Cause Inflammation, Linked to Cardiovascular Disease: Study

  September 25, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  Researchers report that adults with high consumption of ultra-processed foods face an 11% higher risk of developing markers of systemic inflammation, a condition linked to cardiovascular disease.

• Phosphates in Ultra-Processed Foods May Increase Blood Pressure: Study

  July 14, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  New research has linked elevated phosphate levels in ultra-processed foods to brain-driven hypertension, raising concerns that common additives found in items like chips and deli meats may be fueling widespread high blood pressure.