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You all know the consequences of over-consumption of fast food. We know it is a risk factor for obesity, hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. If this seemed to us recently, the news is that it has discovered a more negative effect to add to the list of hazards associated with junk food : premature aging .

As studies have shown the School of Dental Medicine Harvard University , foods rich in trans fats, such as hamburgers and fries, accelerate the process of aging in the body and reduce life expectancy. This is due to the presence of phosphate, a component that many restaurants use to conserve and enhance the flavor of these foods, the effects are toxic to the body if consumed regularly.

The scientists observed in their experiments with mice than those infected with a high level of phosphates have a 25% greater risk of reduced life expectancy. Given these results, we recommend avoiding this component in our meals.

If you are one who likes to eat at McDonald’s or Burger King every now and not have to worry too much, because if the phosphates are consumed in small amounts, can be easily removed from the body. However, the situation changes for those who come often junk food : phosphates accumulate in the body and are slowly causing the deterioration of our health.

This study lights another warning sign for all to take consciousness and managed to reduce the consumption of junk food . If you adopt a healthy, live longer and better!

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