Fast food consumption has a great impact on the aging process — A review
This review examines the impact of fast food consumption on health and its role in the development of chronic diseases that accelerate the aging process. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the relationship between fast food intake and the onset of cardiovascular diseases, dia...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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The V.M. Gorbatov All-Russian Meat Research Institute
2025-04-01
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| Series: | Теория и практика переработки мяса |
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| Online Access: | https://www.meatjournal.ru/jour/article/view/430 |
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| Summary: | This review examines the impact of fast food consumption on health and its role in the development of chronic diseases that accelerate the aging process. A comprehensive literature review was conducted to explore the relationship between fast food intake and the onset of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancer, and obesity, all of which are associated with premature aging. The findings indicate that fast foods high in fat and sugar contribute to chronic inflammation — a phenomenon referred to as “inflammageing”, which damages the vascular system and heightens the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including atherosclerosis and heart failure. Additionally, metabolic disorders such as insulin resistance and dyslipidemia disrupt glucose homeostasis, further exacerbating chronic inflammation and promoting accelerated aging. Moreover, fast food consumption is linked to an increased risk of cancer, largely due to the presence of carcinogenic compounds in processed meats and the obesity epidemic, which amplifies aging through mechanisms involving chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, and hormonal imbalances. Collectively, these factors impair immune function and elevate the risk of neurodegenerative diseases. Consequently, fast food consumption significantly contributes to premature aging by fostering chronic inflammation, metabolic disorders, and oxidative stress. Urgent public health interventions are necessary to mitigate these adverse effects and promote healthier dietary patterns, to enhance quality of life and longevity. |
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| ISSN: | 2414-438X 2414-441X |