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Sugar Effects Your AGEWhat does sugar have to do with antiaging and wrinkles? Research has shown that sugar effects our skin as well as our body. Americans eat too much sugar. Many of us grew up eating cookies and cakes. Sweets are part of celebrations and gatherings. But sugar effects not only our bodies, but also our skin. Did you know that the average American consumes 31 teaspoons of added sugar each day. This is the same as 465 calories. Many foods, such as carbohydrates and fruits, convert to sugar in our bodies but additional sugar puts an even greater strain on our bodies. Research has shown that sugar in our bloodstream can attach to proteins. That combination then damages other proteins that are nearby. This process results in what is called advanced glycation end products, or AGE’s. Since collagen is the protein that keeps our skin firm and elastic, too much sugar damages those proteins and our skin begins to show the effects. We are soon faced with more wrinkles and dull skin. But proteins are considered the basic building blocks of life. They are not just found in our skin. Enzymes are proteins and so are antibodies. In fact, proteins make up most of our body’s tissues. AGE’s build up over time. A lifetime of eating sugar is aging most of us much more rapidly than we can imagine. ✩ ANTIAGING TIP – Watch for hidden sugars and eat as little added sugar as possible. 
Okay, we all know that cakes, pies, cookies, candy, etc. have a lot of sugar. But there are many foods that contain sugar that we might not expect. Take time to read the labels. The product contains sugar if the label lists:Corn syrup Barley malt Fruit juice concentrate Ingredients that end in “ose” like Dextrose, Maltose and Fructose One of the worst culprits of AGE’s is high fructose corn syrup. Refuse to use products with this ingredient. It is very damaging to your health. Of course AGE’s are produced by other factors as well. You can read more about them in the book, Ageless Face, Ageless Mind by Dr. Nicholas Perricone. The good news is that skin damaged by sugar can be repaired. ➣ First, stop eating so much sugar. This includes processed sweets and sodas. ➣ And don’t substitute artificial sweeteners. Many have been shown to have an adverse effect on the body. Others may seem safe, but new studies are beginning to question their safety. ➣ Instead use stevia. Stevia is an herb that sweetens. You can purchase it at any health food store. ➣ Use skin care with anti-aging properties to repair the collagen and elastin in your skin. Sugar effects our skin. If you want to look younger and be healthier make an effort to decrease your sugar intake.
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