Some Of America’s Favorite Foods Could Be Accelerating Its Cognitive Decline

A recent study suggests that ultra-processed foods could be responsible for declines in attention and cognitive function.

The study, which was published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring last week, analyzed over 2,100 individuals and found that ultra-processed food consumption was linked to worse attention and mental processing. Ultra-processed foods add artificial ingredients such as high-fructose corn syrup, whey protein, flavor enhancers, and chemical-based preservatives.