How do ultraprocessed foods affect the gut?

From breakfast cereals to packaged breads, ultra-processed foods have become routine — yet emerging science suggests they may be anything but harmless. New evidence ties them to weakened gut barriers, harmful microbiome shifts and higher risks of chronic digestive conditions.

How do ultraprocessed foods affect the gut?
From breakfast cereals to packaged breads, ultra-processed foods have become routine — yet emerging science suggests they may be anything but harmless. New evidence ties them to weakened gut barriers, harmful microbiome shifts and higher risks of chronic digestive conditions.