Archive · 24 Sep 2025
Study Links Frequent Ramen Consumption to Increased Mortality
A recent study suggests that frequently eating ramen might increase the chances of death.
Researchers in Japan studied thousands of people and found those eating ramen three or more times a week faced a greater risk compared to those eating it less often.
The high salt content in ramen broth is a key concern, potentially leading to health problems.
Experts suggest not drinking the broth and adding vegetables to meals to offset risks.
However, the study did not prove ramen directly causes death.
A study links frequent ramen consumption to increased mortality risk.
The study involved 6,725 residents of Yamagata prefecture.
People eating ramen 3+ times weekly had 1.52 times the death risk.
High sodium from ramen broth is a likely contributor to the increased risk.
Researchers recommend reducing broth consumption and adding vegetables.
- Who
- Japanese researchers
- What
- A study linking frequent ramen consumption to increased mortality risk.
- When
- Published in August
- Where
- Yamagata prefecture, Japan
- Why
- To examine the health impact of frequent ramen consumption.
Ramen as a Health Risk
Ramen: Risk Unproven
Primary Concern
Ramen as a Health Risk
Frequent ramen consumption is linked to a higher risk of death, particularly for those consuming the broth.
Ramen: Risk Unproven
The study does not prove ramen directly causes death, other lifestyle factors play a role.
- Study Location
- Yamagata prefecture, Japan
- Participants
- 6,725 residents aged 40+
- Study Duration
- About 4.5 years
- Ramen Frequency Categories
- Less than once a month to 3+ times a week
- Key Finding
- 3+ times/week ramen eaters had 1.52x death risk
- Publication
- The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing
