Study links ultra-processed foods to weight gain, lower fertility, and poorer health in men.

A recent study found that diets high in ultraprocessed foods can lead to weight gain, fertility issues, and metabolic health problems in men. Participants who consumed ultraprocessed foods gained about 3 pounds and showed declines in sex hormones compared to those on a whole food diet. Another study revealed that people eating home-cooked, minimally processed foods lost twice as much weight as those consuming primarily ultraprocessed foods. Ultra-processed foods are often high in added sugars, fats, and salt and low in fiber, contributing to negative health outcomes.