A narrative review on the impact of processed foods/junk foods/preserved foods: Why special attention is required to prevent metabolic syndrome?

Abstract

Background and aims

The intake of Processed foods/junk foods/preserved foods are commonly seen in the majority of individuals all over the globe. The chemical composition or preservation procedures are directly linked with an eventual rise in diabetes, obesity and other cardiometabolic complications mediated morbidity and mortality rates. The study aims to elaborate on the impact of packed foods on cardiometabolic complications.

Methods

The current study offers fresh evidence supporting standardized clinical trial data towards the correlation of Processed foods/junk foods/preserved foods and type 2 diabetes, obesity, weight gain, and metabolic syndrome using the following terms as a search strategy “junk food”, “Processed foods”, “Preserved foods”, preservatives”, “artificial sweeteners".

Results

The micro-level chemical composition and high-pressure preservation techniques of Processed foods/junk foods/preserved foods strongly correlate with the disease progression by worsening the cardiovascular complication symptoms and significant weight gain. Hence, if this condition is uncontrolled for longer, it may lead to complications from metabolic syndrome.

Conclusions

The details provided in this article will help understand the impact of packed foods and their implications towards metabolic disorders, followed by its practical approaches for a lifestyle change to prevent MetS and improve cardiometabolic health.