The Silent Architect of Anxiety: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Rewiring Your Brain and Body

One of the primary impacts of these foods on the body is the induction of chronic inflammation, which is now recognized as the root of most modern lifestyle diseases. The added sugars and unhealthy fats prevalent in these products cause sharp spikes in blood glucose and the over-secretion of insulin. Over time, this biological turbulence significantly increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases while simultaneously weakening the body’s natural immune defenses.