TruAge News: Learn about AGEs, one letter at a time! Charles Kizzine, The terminology used when discussing AGEs can be downright confusing. Luckily, you don’t have to be a science whiz to understand what AGEs are, how they’re formed, and what they do to the body. The following is the first of our two-part newsletter designed to help you better understand some of the key terms associated with AGEs, one letter at a time: Advanced Glycation End-products (AGEs). AGEs are harmful compounds that develop in the body or are ingested through food. High levels of AGEs have been linked to premature aging on the inside and outside of the body. They are also linked to virtually every serious health concern faced today. Brain. An increasing amount of evidence has linked AGEs to various disorders of the brain, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. There are numerous theories behind this. When AGEs attack the brain, they trigger inflammation. Studies have also suggested that AGEs create aggregates that interfere with healthy neuron function in the brain. Collagen. One of the ways AGEs make you look older is through their attack on collagen. Collagen is one of the proteins found in the skin. Collagen fibers bind together, making them strong and resistant to stretching, keeping skin firm and supple. AGEs bind to collagen and weaken them, so they’re no longer effective. The result? Wrinkles, sagging skin, and an overall older look. Diabetes. Much of the research conducted and subsequent information we’ve learned about AGEs began with diabetes research. Diabetic individuals have higher levels of blood sugar and form more AGEs as a result. AGEs are now known to cause or be a major contributor in many of the complications associated with diabetes. Elastin. Elastin is another protein found in the skin. It allows the skin to stretch and then spring back. For example, elastin is what makes the skin on a pregnant woman’s stomach increase in size, then eventually return to its normal size once the baby is born. AGEs also bind to elastin, breaking them down so the skin is no longer elastic. The loss of elasticity is another cause of sagging skin and wrinkles, particularly in the neck and eyelids. Free radicals. In simplified terms, free radicals are damaged cells that are missing a key molecule. Desperate to replace this missing molecule, these renegade cells charge through the body, killing and damaging healthy cells in the process. Free radicals create a vicious and harmful cycle by stimulating the production of AGEs, which in turn creates even more free radicals. Click here to continue reading. The most effective AGE fighter on the market. More Info...Click HERE More TruAge Products...Click HERE mymorinda/kizzine investors1996@gmail 832.687.0309
Posted on: Thu, 07 Nov 2013 06:32:07 +0000
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