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The Impact of Ultra-Processed Foods on Chronic Kidney Disease Progression.

Paper C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This review summarizes studies on ultra-processed foods and kidney health. It finds that eating more of these foods is linked to faster kidney decline. This is a link, not proof of cause. The foods may cause inflammation that harms the kidneys.

Who did this work

Młynarska E · Hossa K · Kłosowicz A · Krupińska N · Kuzar P · Majtas A · Możdżan Z · Prusak A · Szymańska P · Wieczorek A · Rysz J · Franczyk B

Source

Paper · PubMed, CKD progression · 2026 Sep 18
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42797038/