JAKARTA - Ramen is one of the typical Japanese foods that is now popular in various countries, it is not completely safe if consumed too often.
Reporting from the Daily Mail on Saturday, September 27, 2025, research published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health and Ageing found that eating more than once a week can increase the risk of premature death, especially in men under the age of 70.
Ramen consists of noodles with hot broth soup plus slices of meat, seaweed, and vegetables. This dish is a practical or dinner option that is popular with many people.
This study involved more than 6,500 participants in the Yamagata region, Japan with an age range of about 40 years. The research participants were divided into four groups, including:
- Eating ramen less than once a month
- One to three times a month,
- Once or twice a week
- Most often consumes ramen three times or more a week.
The results show nearly a third of respondents consume ramen at least once a week. Most of them are younger men who tend to smoke, consume alcohol, are overweight, and have congenital diseases such as diabetes or high blood pressure.
The researchers examined the habit of respondents in suffocation of ramen oils. They divided it into two categories, namely sipping half a portion of cash and more or less than half a brush.
After monitoring for 4.5 years, 145 people died. 100 of them died from cancer and 29 had heart disease.
Those who often eat ramen and sipping at least half of their roots have a higher risk of death. Men who consume more than three times a week of ramen and consume alcohol have a threefold risk of death than those who rarely eat ramen.
"Consumption of ramen noodles that may often be associated with the risk of death in men under the age of 70 and those who consume more than 50 percent of noodles and alcohol," the researchers wrote.
According to experts, the main problem lies in the high level of salt in the ramen oil.
"The ramen and soupy oils contain high levels of salt. Therefore, consumption of ramen which often can cause excessive sodium intake. This can increase the risk of diseases related to salt, such as stroke and stomach cancer," the study continued.
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High salt content can cause blood pressure to rise which could increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends consuming no more than 5 grams of daily salt, while NHS guidelines in the UK recommend a limit of 6 grams per day.
Although the results of the study were quite strong, scientists emphasized that these findings could not be concluded as direct causes. This is because research is observational and relies on records of food that are filled by participants themselves. There is no detailed data regarding the size of the portion, the type of ramen that is eaten or the habits of participating sports.
This cussioner relies on self-reported data and uses a category that is generally defined, without details regarding the size of the portion and the type of ramen consumed. This can result in differences between reported and actual intakes. explained the researchers.
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