The association of ultra-processed food intake on age-related muscle conditions: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis with meta-regression.

Mohammad Ali Hojjati Kermani, Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Sepide Talebi, Sanaz Mehrabani, Donny M Camera, Reza Bagheri, Fariborz Poorbaferani, Seyed Mojtaba Ghoreishy, Parsa Amirian, Mahsa Zarpoosh, Sajjad Moradi

Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.Clinical Tuberculosis and Epidemiology Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. · pubmed

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Abstract

Chronic excessive intake of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has been linked to various metabolic conditions; however, its impact on skeletal muscle mass and function in older adults remains unclear. Therefore, we conducted this study to examine the association between UPF intake and age-related muscle outcomes, including frailty, sarcopenia, low muscle mass (LMM), and/or low muscle strength (LMS).

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Research summary

The paper claims that higher intake of ultra-processed foods is associated with negative outcomes in muscle health among older adults. This research is relevant as it addresses dietary factors that may influence age-related muscle conditions, which are critical for longevity and overall health in aging populations.

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