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Colon cancer is on the rise and research points to one major culprit

Diets high in ultra-processed foods have been linked to disruptions in insulin signalling, chronic low-grade inflammation and alterations in the gut microbiome, all of which are mechanisms implicated in cancer development. What we eat affects how our cells grow, how our immune systems function and how our gut bacteria – which help regulate inflammation and immunity – behave. Emulsifiers, additives and artificial sweeteners commonly found in ultra-processed foods have been shown in animal studies to promote intestinal inflammation and tumour growth. Meanwhile, the lack of fibre and protective phytochemicals (health-promoting compounds found in plants) in these foods can alter the gut microbiome needed for the body to function optimally...

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/oct/01/colon-cancer-young-people-smoking-ultra-processed-foods

 

Spike In Autism May Be Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods, Study Suggests - Forbes

While prior studies have suggested the role of genetic factors and environmental influence in ASD, this is the first study to note a molecular link from elevated levels of PPA, overproduction of glial cells, disruption of neural connections and autism spectrum disorder.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2019/06/28/spike-in-autism-may-be-linked-to-preservative-in-processed-foods-study-suggests/#125443769ae4

Ultra-processed foods 'make you eat more' - BBC News

The first trial of ultra-processed foods suggests they lead people to eat more and put on weight.
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-48280772

This Is the Link Between Processed Foods and Cancer -- TIME

Snacks, desserts and soda are associated with the disease ....
http://time.com/5157885/processed-foods-cancer/