More wrinkles, yellowing and flaccidity can be signs that you are abusing drinks and foods high in sugar. Sugar affects collagen and can accelerate aging, how to prevent damage?
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Tuesday, October 22
Sugar gets old: the signs it's wrinkling your skin
Consuming foods and beverages high in added sugar can promote premature aging and affect your skin. Sugar damages elastin and collagen, proteins and building blocks of the skin . Collagen is a protein that provides structure and, like elastin, elasticity to your skin.
As we age, collagen production decreases and the consumption of added sugars accelerate skin aging by the way they interact with collagen in a process called glycation.
During glycation, collagen molecules lose their important mechanical properties and toxic compounds are produced called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). These compounds can cause
“The accumulation of ages begins in the early thirties and continues throughout life. EFAs in the skin give a yellowish which is a tell-tale sign of excessive sugar consumption “, says through The Healthy the dermatologist Patricia K. Farris member of the American Dermatological Association.
EFAs deactivate your body’s natural antioxidant enzymes, making the skin vulnerable to free radical damage, contributing to premature skin aging. Dr. Farris notes that
The British Journal of Dermatology shares that visible effects of glycation usually emerge after 35 years, then increases rapidly with intrinsic aging.
Signs that sugar is aging your skin :
– Discoloration and hyperpigmentation are marking your skin
– Your skin surface looks hard and shiny.
– Deep cracks appear, especially around the laugh line area .
– Pr lines appear ofunding along the upper lip.
– The skin around the double chin area is flabby.
What to do to reduce the negative effects of sugar on the skin?
Reduce the consumption of added sugar . Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, juices, energy and sports drinks are the main source of added sugars in the diet. The American Heart Association suggests an added sugar limit of no more than 6 teaspoons or grams of sugar for most women and no more than 9 teaspoons or grams of sugar for most men.
Increase your water intake. Water is an essential nutrient that the body needs to function properly, it is essential for the production of collagen and elastin.
Eat foods that nourish your skin. Integrate into your diet foods rich in antioxidants and nutrients that benefit your skin. Like fish rich in omega-3; almonds and other foods rich in vitamin E; fruits such as berries that are rich in vitamin C and polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects; pumpkins and sweet potatoes that provide beta carotene; vegetables; green leafy vegetables and green tea for its richness in polyphenols.
Get enough sleep (7 to 9 hours). While you sleep, your skin repairs itself. Healthline repairs damage caused by UV exposure, reducing wrinkles and age spots.
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