Zhang T, Gan S, Ye M, et al. - In this prospective cohort study, experts aspired to explore whether ultra-processed foods (UPF) consumption increase the risk of hyperuricemia [defined as serum uric acid levels ≥ 7.0 mg/dL in males and ≥ 6mg/dL in females] in adults. This investigation was carried out in Tianjin, China from 2013-2019. The sample consisted of 18,444 participants. Participants were followed up on for 1 to 6 years (median follow-up duration = 4.2 years) if they were 18 years or older and had no history of hyperuricemia. UPF consumption was evaluated by a validated semi-quantitative food frequency questionnaire. According to the findings of this population-based prospective cohort study, increased consumption of UPF is independently linked to the risk of hyperuricemia.