‘Natural’ preservatives in food linked to high blood pressure, heart attacks

risk of obesity by 55%, sleep disorders by 41% and the development of type 2 diabetes by 40%. Obesity, diabetes and poor sleep are closely connected to poor heart health.

“This is one of the first large studies to look at individual preservatives rather than treating ultra-processed foods as a single category,” Parker said. “UPFs have long raised concerns continue reading …