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This review evaluates the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and the occurrence of inflammatory bowel disease in adults.

Ultra-processed food intake and risk of inflammatory bowel disease in the adult population: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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Systematic review of ultra-processed food effects on inflammatory bowel disease risk in adults, suggesting dietary influences.

This review evaluates the relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and the occurrence of inflammatory bowel disease in adults.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis following PRISMA guidelines.
Searched databases MEDLINE, SCOPUS, and EMBASE from 2019 to 2025.
Included 7 studies with 1,534,155 participants, assessing the relationship between dietary patterns and inflammatory bowel disease.
High intake of ultra-processed food linked to increased risk of Crohn's disease (OR 1.985, 95% CI: 1.230-3.204; p=0.005).
Increased risk of overall inflammatory bowel disease (OR 1.495, 95% CI: 1.028-2.174; p=0.035).
No significant association found for ulcerative colitis (OR 1.324; 95% CI: 0.893-1.962; p=0.163).

Mendoza-Rodríguez et al. (2026) studied this question.

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