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“You are what you eat,” the old saying goes.
First, it’s important to understand that we have two ages: chronological age and biological age.
In an exclusive interview with The List, Dr. Mark J. Tager tells us how sugar ages you.
But, how does something that tastes so good contribute to biological aging?
We don’t want that because then we’dreallyhave to deprive ourselves of our love for sweets.
This can contribute to fine lines and crepiness of the skin."
Inflammation is one of the ways the skin prematurely ages."
However, AGEs don’t just affect the skin.
“There are receptors in the body that set up this inflammation.
They are appropriately named RAGE, with the R standing for receptors.”
It could also lead to diabetes and kidney-related illnesses.
If you want a sweet fix, pick up that fruit instead of a doughnut.
Your body will thank you.
