Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds

ScienceDaily
Dec 4, 2024, 2:54 pm58 pts
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or level of physical activity, according to a new study. Higher amounts of intramuscular fat in the thigh could also increase the risk for knee osteoarthritis.

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