MICHAEL J. FOX –
May 7, 2025 – Scientists found people who ate 11 or more servings of ultraprocessed foods a day were 2.5 times more likely to have early signs of the progressive movement disorder Parkinson’s disease than those eating three or fewer servings.
One serving is the equivalent of a can of soda or tablespoon of ketchup, but other foods considered healthy like salads and sliced meat can also be ultraprocessed.
The earliest signs of Parkinson’s disease in the study included sleep issues, fatigue, constipation and a reduced ability to smell.
These symptoms come before tell-tale signs like tremors and balance issues and can start decades before diagnosis.
