Eating large amounts of ultra-processed foods may be linked to a higher risk of prostate cancer, according to new research. A nationally representative study involving more than 17,000 U.S. men found that those who consumed more ultra-processed foods had approximately a 24% to 31% greater risk of developing prostate cancer. The foods included soft drinks, packaged snacks, breakfast cereals and processed meats. Researchers accounted for several factors, including age, smoking, race and ethnicity, and poverty status. While the findings show an association rather than proving that these foods directly cause cancer, they add to growing concerns about diets high in heavily processed products. Choosing more whole, minimally processed foods may support better overall health.
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