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Ultra-Processed Foods Destroy Muscle

Linked to fat infiltration of the thigh muscles regardless of calorie intake.

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Apr 24, 2026
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Eating large amounts of ultra-processed food may lead to more fat being stored in the thigh muscles regardless of how many calories a person consumes. That is the conclusion of a study from the University of California, San Francisco.

Ultra-processed foods are products that have undergone extensive industrial processing and contain a large share of added…

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