Study links consumption of ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline. Over 70% of the food supply in the US consists of ultra-processed foods.

• Researchers followed over 30,000 people for 11 years and found a correlation between higher intake of ultra-processed foods and increased risk of cognitive decline and stroke.

• People who consumed 10% more ultra-processed foods had a 16% higher risk of cognitive impairment.

• Eating more unprocessed or minimally processed foods was linked to a 12% lower risk of cognitive decline.

• Study suggests that reducing ultra-processed food intake may be a way to protect brain health.

Read more at the Medical News Today website.