Eating less ultraprocessed food supports healthier aging, new research shows | Popular Science

A new study published in the journal Clinical Nutrition shows that older adults can improve their metabolic health by reducing the amount of ultraprocessed foods in their diet, even while maintaining a balanced diet. The study found that participants who ate fewer ultraprocessed foods showed improvements in insulin sensitivity, cholesterol levels, inflammation, and appetite and metabolism regulation. The study suggests that reducing ultraprocessed foods could support healthy aging, but larger, longer studies are needed to determine if these improvements can prevent or delay diseases over time.