Ultra processed foods, microbiota and blood pressure

Abstract

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have been accepted by the general public, especially by adults. These types of food may alter the gut microbiota and affect the human body in a negative way. This narrative study aimed to investigate the relationship between consumption of ultra-processed foods and gut microbiota and their role in hypertension among adults. Studies have found a relation between high consumption of UPF and changes in the microbiota, which leads to raised blood pressure. These studies may provide help in the use of providing more effective dietary guidelines by studying how ultra-processing changes the properties of whole foods and how they affect the gut microbiome. This research highlights the association between UPF and microbiota and how it could potentially cause hypertension in adults.