The Link Between Ultraprocessed Food and Cognitive Decline

Ultraprocessed foods are linked to a fast rate of cognitive decline. However, the amount of food needed to cause the effect may surprise you.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Research presented at the 2022 Alzheimer's Association International Conference showed that people who ate 20% of their diet from breakfast cereal, frozen food and soda had a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline and a 25% faster rate of decline in executive function

• Cognitive decline may likely be related to the high level of omega-6 lin…