Processed food mystery: is it the processing or the diet?

NCT ID NCT06749327

First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study aims to find out if eating ultra-processed foods harms heart health beyond just having a poor diet. Researchers will ask 330 healthy adults to follow different diets for 4 months and measure changes in blood sugar and cholesterol. The goal is to see if the processing itself matters, not just the nutrients.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Centre for Public Health, Queen's University Belfast

    Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT12 6BJ, United Kingdom

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

  • University College Dublin

    Dublin, Ireland, D04 C1P1, Ireland

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