AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) are substances that are formed when sugars and proteins combine and change their properties due to heating (this occurs through the glycation reaction of proteins).
How AGEs came to be
As glycation progresses, it turns into AGEs, which are sticky, sugary substances that resemble candy.
Aging phenomena caused by AGEs
AGEs are essentially healthy proteins with a sticky layer of sugar clinging to their surface, making them resemble candy.When that happens, it loses its original function and stops working properly in the body. Since most of the body's cells and tissues are made up of protein, the fact that proteins become AGEs means that as diabetes progresses, glycation (where sugar and protein combine and change their properties) progresses rapidly, and AGEs (the final glycated substances) are formed. As a result, AGEs are produced in almost all of the body. This includes not only the skin and hair that are visible, but also the internal organs. AGEs adhere to blood vessels and tissues, attacking the original tissue and causing aging.
For example, let's look at what happens when a large amount of AGEs are produced in the visible parts of the skin. In addition to the appearance of age spots, wrinkles, and sagging, the skin loses its transparency and turns brown. Similarly, when AGEs accumulate in bones, the color changes from yellow to light brown.
As we have seen so far,Numerous studies have shown that AGEs are one of the causes of human aging.Let's make an effort to eat a diet low in AGEs on a regular basis.
If you would like to learn more about AGEs,The importance of avoiding AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) to prevent agingPlease also refer to the following.
Quick reference chart for AGEs in food ↓
Eating foods with fewer of the following numbers will help slow down aging and keep you youthful. The key point is...“The amount of AGEs varies depending on the cooking method.That's the point.
Generally, the amount of AGEsDeep-fried dishes >>> Grilled dishes >>> Boiled dishes > Steamed dishes > RawTherefore, if you're using the same ingredients, try to eat them in "raw, steamed, or boiled" dishes.
Conversely, the following foods contain large amounts of AGEs. Most of them are grilled meats. If you want to stay healthy and youthful, you should try to limit your consumption of such foods as much as possible.
AGEs Databook
The following lists the amounts of AGEs in various foods. For those who want to stay young, it's highly recommended to keep a copy on hand and refer to it until you naturally start choosing foods with lower AGEs content.
The above books areAGE Research AssociationThis book is officially endorsed.
"The Food Bible for the Age of 100-Year Lifespans"
~A diet that helps you stay young, explained by numbers~
The root cause of it all was glycation!
A leading doctor reveals the new common sense about "anti-glycation."
(AGE Research Association)AGE Data Book(Quoted from...)
The following books also feature many recipes that help prevent the accumulation of AGEs. Naturally, they are supervised by expert researchers.
Furthermore, the following provides an explanation of the theoretical aspects of AGEs. It is recommended for those who want to thoroughly study the theory.
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