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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2026

Exploring the Connection Between Ultra-Processed Foods and Breast Cancer: From Adiposity to Inflammation and Beyond.

Rodrigo Soares Pereira Lima, Jheniffer da Silva Sousa, Dallyla Jennifer Morais de Sousa, Jorddam Almondes Martins, Irislene Costa Pereira, Rebeca Lima Monteiro, Maria Shelda de Oliveira Neres, Juliana Soares Severo, Felipe Cavalcanti Carneiro da Silva, Moisés Tolentino Bento da Silva and 1 more

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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11 authors.

Rodrigo Soares Pereira LimaMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Jheniffer da Silva SousaMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Dallyla Jennifer Morais de SousaMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Jorddam Almondes MartinsMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Irislene Costa PereiraMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Rebeca Lima MonteiroMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.
Maria Shelda de Oliveira NeresMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-1612-3868
Juliana Soares SeveroMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-1771-7871
Felipe Cavalcanti Carneiro da SilvaLaboratory of Toxicological Genetics (LAPGENIC), Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0002-4241-3036
Moisés Tolentino Bento da SilvaLaboratory of Physiology, Center for Drug Discovery and Innovative Medicines (MedInUP)-RISE-Health: Health Research Network, Department of Immuno-Physiology and Pharmacology, School of Medicine and Biomedical Science-University of Porto (ICBAS-UP), 2284050-313 Porto, Portugal.ORCID 0000-0002-6178-9880
Francisco Leonardo Torres-LealMetabolic Diseases, Exercise and Nutrition Research Group (DOMEN), Laboratory of Metabolic Diseases Glauto Tuquarre, Department of Biophysics and Physiology, Center for Health Sciences, Federal University of Piauí, Teresina 64049-550, PI, Brazil.ORCID 0000-0003-4325-7458

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

In this narrative review, we synthesize current epidemiological and mechanistic evidence on the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, obesity, and breast cancer (BC) risk. The global increase in UPF intake has been linked to substantial metabolic alterations, including weight gain, insulin resistance, low-grade chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalances-factors that contribute to a tumor-promoting microenvironment. Given the established role of obesity in breast carcinogenesis, understanding the intermediary role of UPFs is critical. Articles were selected from PubMed, SciELO, and ScienceDirect databases using descriptors related to ultra-processed foods, obesity, and breast cancer. The synthesis of current evidence supports the view that excessive UPFs consumption represents a modifiable and preventable risk factor for obesity and BC, underscoring the need for integrated strategies in dietary guidance, public health policy, and cancer prevention.

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AdiposityBreast NeoplasmsFast FoodsInflammationObesityFemaleHumansRisk Factorsbreast cancereating patternsnutritionobesityultra-processed foods

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PMID41977355
PMCPMC13072753

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