When excess sugar enters the bloodstream, it binds to proteins like collagen and elastin. This chemical reaction creates cross-linked proteins known as Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs).
Healthy collagen is springy and resilient, but glycation makes it brittle and weak. This leads to premature skin sagging, deep creases, and a loss of healthy, youthful bounce.
It is difficult to reverse, but you can prevent it by limiting refined sugars, consuming antioxidant-rich foods, and using anti-glycation topicals containing carnosine.
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Explore the cellular mechanisms of NAD+. Learn how Nicotinamide Mononucleotide (NMN) repairs DNA damage and slows chronological aging.
90% of premature skin aging is caused by UV exposure. Learn how daily application of broad-spectrum sunscreen prevents collagen breakdown.