329. Ultra-processed foods associated with early death
Dr. David Geier is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist in Charleston, South Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina. He helps athletes and active people feel and perform their best, regardless of age, injuries and medical history. He has been featured in major media publications and shows over 2,500 times throughout his career.
Frequently consuming ultra-processed foods appears to be linked to an increase in the risk of early, preventable deaths. In a new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers in Brazil determined that about 57,000 deaths there were related to consumption of these foods. That number is likely much higher in the U.S. and other wealthy countries, as people here consume far more ultra-processed foods. According to the researchers, cutting back on these ready-to-eat foods, like prepackaged soups, frozen pizzas, potato chips, candy and sodas could prevent tens of thousands of premature deaths every year.
Through the stories of a dozen athletes whose injuries and recovery advanced the field (including Joan Benoit, Michael Jordan, Brandi Chastain, and Tommy John), Dr. Geier explains how sports medicine makes sports safer for the pros, amateurs, student-athletes, and weekend warriors alike.
