Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer
In this study, Leila Abar and colleagues examine ultra-processed food intake and colorectal cancer incidence in a large prospective cohort, finding no overall association and suggesting that the nutritional composition of these foods may be more relevant than their level of processing alone.
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This open-access PLoS Medicine cohort study analyzed 461,682 NIH-AARP participants to test whether ultra-processed food (UPF) intake is associated with colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence. The authors found no overall association between total UPF intake and CRC, noting that nutrient composition (for example, whole grains, dairy, and processed meat) likely explains opposing associations.
- Total UPF intake was not linked to CRC incidence.
- Whole grain, fiber, dairy, and calcium from UPF associated with lower CRC risk.
- Processed meat from UPF associated with higher CRC risk
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Large study finds no link between ultra-processed food and colorectal cancer was shared on NexURLs by skilo on October 18, 2026, in Health & Fitness.
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