
Nine Daily Servings of Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Heart Risk
A study of more than 6,800 U.S. adults, presented at the ACC Scientific Session and published in JACC Advances, found that consuming more than nine servings of ultra-processed foods daily increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death by about 67% compared with one serving, with each extra daily serving raising risk by roughly 5%; risk is higher for Black Americans, and experts suggest labeling and limiting ultra-processed items and practical strategies to replace them with healthier options.


