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The type of food that could affect male sex hormones

Ultraprocessed food makers scramble to adapt as studies highlight health risks
  • Danish research indicates that diets high in ultra-processed foods, including fast food and chicken nuggets, can disrupt male sex hormones.
  • Men consuming these foods were found to have increased levels of cxMINP, a chemical used in plastics that disrupts hormones, alongside decreases in testosterone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
  • These hormonal changes are linked to degraded sperm quality and contribute to the global decline in sperm counts, according to the study.
  • The research also revealed that ultra-processed foods lead to greater fat mass gain compared to unprocessed diets, even when calorie intake is consistent.
  • Researchers from the University of Copenhagen expressed surprise at the extent of bodily function disruption observed in healthy young men, advocating for revised nutritional guidelines.
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