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This study investigates the relationship between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and serum metabolites in the UK Biobank cohort. It examines biochemical markers associated with inflammation, insulin signaling, and reproductive health, including C-reactive protein (CRP), insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG), and testosterone. The findings suggest that higher UPF intake is linked to adverse metabolic profiles, increased inflammation, and hormonal imbalances. The study introduces a UPF metabolomic signature, highlighting VLDL free cholesterol, saturated fats, triglycerides, glutamine, glycine, and glycoprotein acetyls as potential biomarkers of UPF-related health risks.
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