According to Dr. William Danby, Dept of Medicine – Dermatology at Dartmouth Medical School, in this article published in Clinics of Dermatology Medical Journal, says that
“The effect of sugars on aging skin is governed by the simple act of covalently cross-linking two collagen fibers, which renders both of them incapable of easy repair. Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced glycation end products or ‘AGEs.’ This process is accelerated in all body tissues when sugar is elevated and is further stimulated by ultraviolet light in the skin. The effect on vascular, renal, retinal, coronary, and cutaneous tissues is being defined, as are methods of reducing the glycation load through careful diet and use of supplements.”
Dr. Danby isn’t the only scientist speaking out about the dangers of sugars in our diets; many others have published studies on this topic:
Collagen glycation triggers the formation of aged skin in vitro and
Glycation during human dermal intrinsic and actinic ageing: an in vivo and in vitro model study
And simple sugar isn’t the only problem: carbohydrates are broken down into sugar, so many common foods could be ruining skin: breads, pasta, rice, even milk.
Sugar also causes inflammation and slow healing of the skin, so when younger, sugars can be causing acne and inflammation.
In case you haven’t read about glycation, it’s the process that starts when excess sugar molecules link and compromise cellular particles (such as DNA and other proteins), causing a breakdown of functions, inflammation, slow healing, and aging.
If you’re concerned about acne or aging skin, please research for yourself. Diet modifications are the best approach for reducing glycation, but there are also anti-glycation products you can apply directly to the skin. Here are two products: Lower price and Higher end.
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