Ultra-processed food intake is associated with increased gastrointestinal tract symptoms and alterations in gut microbiota in patients with systemic sclerosis

By afschroeder • October 28, 2025

Lee JY, Mahurkar-Joshi S, Young A, Labus JS, He B, Aja E, Jacobs JP, Volkmann ER. Ultra-processed food intake is associated with increased gastrointestinal tract symptoms and alterations in gut microbiota in patients with systemic sclerosis. Front Immunol. 2025 Oct 9;16:1610360. doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2025.1610360. PMID: 41142817; PMCID: PMC12546150.

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