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helicobacter pylori: transmission and ultra-processed foods

helicobacter pylori infection is a common gastric disease, which is mainly transmitted through oral-oral or fecal-oral transmission. studies have shown that eating ultra-processed foods frequently increases the likelihood of infection with helicobacter pylori. analysis by the u.s. food and drug administration (fda) shows that long-term consumption of ultra-processed foods can cause gastric mucosal damage, thereby increasing the risk of helicobacter pylori colonization and infection.

ultra-processed foods: safety and health risks

there are many types of ultra-processed foods, and their production process also contains many chemical ingredients and additives. these ingredients may play a certain negative role in the gastric environment. for example, long-term intake of high salt content may damage the gastric mucosal barrier and increase the probability of helicobacter pylori infection. in addition, beverages or sweets with high carbohydrate content may also be related to helicobacter pylori infection, and the production process of ultra-processed foods usually exacerbates these problems.

stay away from ultra-processed foods and embrace healthy living

to protect your health, it is recommended that you minimize your intake of ultra-processed foods and choose fresh ingredients for cooking:

• reduce the use of seasonings: try to reduce the amount of added fat, sugar and salt, and try using vinegar, lemon juice, garlic and natural spices instead.
• balanced match: when dining at restaurants, choose steamed, boiled or stir-fried vegetables and avoid fried foods.
• pay attention to the ingredient list: choose "sugar-free" or "low-sugar" foods whenever possible, pay attention to the order of ingredients in the ingredient list, and try to choose products with fewer ingredients.
• choose your packaging carefully: don’t be fooled by food packaging; even if a product claims to be “sugar-free,” “low in sugar,” “organic,” or “healthy,” it is still an ultra-processed food.
• choose fresh fruits and vegetables: if you are used to eating ultra-processed foods for a long time, you can eat a little less every day and try to replace it with fresh and natural foods, and gradually reduce your intake.

disclaimer: this article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.