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5. Cardiovascular and metabolic disorders

Research has uncovered convincing evidence that diets high in ultra-processed food are associated with significantly higher risks of cardiovascular diseases and metabolic disorders.

Specifically, a high intake of ultra-processed food was associated with a 12 percent greater risk of diabetes and a 50 percent increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.

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