Scientists have named products that can be compared to drugs and cigarettes

 Scientists have come to the conclusion that ultra-processed products can be safely put in the same row as drugs and cigarettes. They harm the body and cause addiction.

The Daily Mail writes about it.

A group of researchers led by University of Michigan psychology professor Ashley Geerhardt concluded that ultra-processed products, which include chips, pastries, candies, cereals, donuts, sodas and much more, contain a huge amount of artificial flavors and preservatives.

All this makes them tasty, but also high in calories, fat, sugar or salt, which increases the risk of obesity or the development of other diseases. As a result, scientists came to the conclusion that all this makes "goodies" more like drugs, because they are actually far from natural in texture and taste.

Studies show that in the USA, for example, such products make up about 50% of the entire diet of local residents. They also cause obesity, make people more prone to the risk of developing cancer, such as kidney cancer, Alzheimer's disease and others. Regular consumption of such products will lead to an increase in blood sugar.