Conversely, processed foods have fewer phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals, which may reduce insulin sensitivity and increase systemic inflammatory markers; processed meats contain higher levels of nitrates, pro-oxidative agents like iron, and advanced glycation end-products, all of which may increase diabetes risk; and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) may impact blood glucose levels, promote hepatic lipogenesis and insulin resistance, and adversely affect regulation of hunger and satiety [11, 13]. The gene discussed is INS; the disease is diabetes mellitus.