Ultra-processed FoodUltra-processed food and the heart: what the May 2026 European Heart Journal report and the Lancet series actually say
A May 2026 European Heart Journal report and the Lancet's landmark ultra-processed food series document ~50% higher cardiovascular mortality risk, 48–53% higher common mental-disorder risk, and consistent evidence across more than 30 damaging health outcomes. Here's what the research actually shows, where the uncertainty still sits, and what to do about it in your weekly shop.


