What it means
In skin, AGEs build up with age and with high blood sugar, and they are linked to loss of elasticity. Most dietary AGEs form during dry, high-heat cooking.
Skincare claims to “block glycation” are early-stage. Our AGE food rankings measure these compounds in 490 foods for anyone who wants to look at the diet side.
Also known as
- skin glycation
- AGEs
- advanced glycation end products
- sugar damage
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Sources
General information, not medical advice. Talk to a clinician about any decision about your health.