The Impact of Glycation on Skin Health

The Impact of Glycation on Skin Health

Glycation is a natural biological process that, unfortunately, has deleterious effects on our skin health. It’s a process that occurs when sugars in our body chemically react with proteins or lipids without the involvement of enzymes, leading to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). What are AGEs? AGEs are harmful compounds that accumulate…

Senescence

Senescence

Senescence is a response to stress in which damaged cells terminate normal growth cycles to prevent dysfunctional cells from reproducing. Senescence is a vital cellular process involved in embryonic development, wound healing, and cancer immunity; [1] however, the accumulation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s…

Calories and Aging: Cutting Back Can Slow Age’s Creep

Calories and Aging: Cutting Back Can Slow Age’s Creep

Cutting back on calories can help you drop a few pounds. But did you know it may also slow common signs of aging? Research shows a possible link between calories and aging. The 2023 study results support the theory that eating up to 25% fewer calories than a regular diet could tap the brakes on the effects of aging by…

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