Clin Dermatol October 2010 PMID 20620757

Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation.

F William Danby

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently emphasize the scientific proof linking sugar intake to skin aging, with examples like references to specific studies and practical advice such as avoiding fried foods or consuming fiber-rich fruits, which demonstrate both a high level of interest and engagement. The tone varies from supportive to skeptical, but overall highlights the belief in the significant impact of glycation on aging and health.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts affirm the link between sugar consumption and skin aging, supporting the publication's findings with phrases like 'It has been confirmed: sugar ages you!' and referencing scientific studies.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by sharing personal opinions, scientific sources, and discussing methods to reduce glycation, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many discussions reference dietary advice, studies, and potential health impacts, suggesting deep engagement and consideration of practical applications.

ImpactHigh impact

The widespread sharing of studies, dietary tips, and critique of misinformation reflects a belief that understanding and addressing glycation has important health and cosmetic implications.

Abstract in brief

  • Elevated sugar levels lead to the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) by linking collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, which impairs their ability to repair and contributes to aging.
  • This process is accelerated by high sugar intake and worsened by UV light exposure, affecting various tissues including skin, blood vessels, kidneys, and eyes.
  • Current research focuses on understanding these effects and exploring dietary and supplement strategies to reduce glycation and slow skin aging.]

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Mario
@Beteljuice · X

"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" https://t.co/tmfhIP1Tom.

Aug 17, 2020 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 2,003 followers View post →
د. سعد القحطاني
@DrSaadro · X

#عندك_خبــر

Sep 30, 2022 · 6 likes · 20,399 followers View post →
Christie Laura Grace
@_HeartofGrace_ · X

@TaraBull808 Here are some studies proving it I rarely eat fruits anymore either. Fructose will do it too. https://t.co/D9L1WGORWq https://t.co/KnxM4FU3FN https://t.co/S5bMvvUz5M

Aug 11, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 27,061 followers View post →
Razi Ann Berry
@BerryRazi · X

@bsilly3 here are a few aging skin https://t.co/2fdCdsqFQX brain https://t.co/P1LtW2d3NJ cancer https://t.co/5JmBouQOG0

Jul 18, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 132,613 followers View post →
alextopol
@alextopol · X

can help reduce AGE formation in foods. 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. https://t.co/irkvrQrkb0

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 58,320 followers View post →
ندا
@nidaaaaaamir · X

simple fruits is better instead of juices cz u'll get the fiber too(if u are not diabetic ofc, ur doc would tell u what to avoid),they don't have free sugars. SOURCE:(nih/ncbi/pubmed) LINKS:https://t.co/NTLRZIkLBu | https://t.co/3zUG8PrDMy | https://t.co/kWFLx91fOM

May 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,060 followers View post →

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kourosh
@kourosh15915126 · X

RT @BerryRazi: @bsilly3 here are a few aging skin https://t.co/2fdCdsqFQX brain https://t.co/P1LtW2d3NJ cancer https://t.co/5JmBouQOG0

Jul 18, 2025 · 1 share · 3,842 followers View post →
Razi Ann Berry
@BerryRazi · X

@bsilly3 here are a few aging skin https://t.co/2fdCdsqFQX brain https://t.co/P1LtW2d3NJ cancer https://t.co/5JmBouQOG0

Jul 18, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 132,613 followers View post →
alextopol
@alextopol · X

can help reduce AGE formation in foods. 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. https://t.co/irkvrQrkb0

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 likes · 58,320 followers View post →
Shy Guy
@shyguyfitness.bsky.social · Bluesky

It has been confirmed: sugar ages you! The process of glycation links sugars to collagen and elastin, forming advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that stiffen and damage skin. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2010.03.018

Dec 8, 2024 · 1 share View post →
Shy Guy
@ShyGuyFitness · X

It has been confirmed: sugar ages you! The process of glycation links sugars to collagen and elastin, forming advanced glycation end products (AGEs) that stiffen and damage skin. doi:10.1016/j.clindermatol.2010.03.018 https://t.co/xj2bYG5bMf

Dec 8, 2024 · 1 followers View post →
The Analyst.
@Architect2nd · X

Science of Preventing Wrinkles. ⠀ Stay away from sugar, fructose, fried or toasted foods. ⠀ Excess sugar in the bloodstream forms harmful molecules known as AGEs. Which bind to collagen fibres, causing them to lose their flexibility. More information. https://t.co/I4ZrRm16IR

Sep 21, 2024 · 122 followers View post →
Arturo Abril
@ArturoAbril2 · X

RT @_HeartofGrace_: @TaraBull808 Here are some studies proving it I rarely eat fruits anymore either. Fructose will do it too. https:/…

Aug 11, 2024 · 1 share · 857 followers View post →
Christie Laura Grace
@_HeartofGrace_ · X

@TaraBull808 Here are some studies proving it I rarely eat fruits anymore either. Fructose will do it too. https://t.co/D9L1WGORWq https://t.co/KnxM4FU3FN https://t.co/S5bMvvUz5M

Aug 11, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 27,061 followers View post →
Christie Laura Grace
@_HeartofGrace_ · X

@TaraBull808 Here have some science. Glycation https://t.co/D9L1WGORWq

Aug 11, 2024 · 27,061 followers View post →
Nuala Woulfe
@Nuala_Woulfe · X

Curb sugar - studies show that a diet high in sugars & carbs leads to premature skin ageing.Sugars cause inflammatory processes in the skin, produce damaging free radicals that speed up the breakdown of the skin’s building blocks. #skin #glycation #health https://t.co/PlNrNqOlAg

Aug 11, 2024 · 1,785 followers View post →
ندا
@nidaaaaaamir · X

simple fruits is better instead of juices cz u'll get the fiber too(if u are not diabetic ofc, ur doc would tell u what to avoid),they don't have free sugars. SOURCE:(nih/ncbi/pubmed) LINKS:https://t.co/NTLRZIkLBu | https://t.co/3zUG8PrDMy | https://t.co/kWFLx91fOM

May 28, 2024 · 2 likes · 2,060 followers View post →
DrRPalmquist
@DrPalmquist · X

Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation F William Danby. Clin Dermatol. 2010 Jul-Aug. We’ve known about sugar’s toxic effects for a very long time. Who is keeping the lie going? Maybe it’s time to walk away and listen to some actual science. https://t.co/nkHTooHYUt

Nov 5, 2023 · 3,160 followers View post →
Silvana Laith
@DrSilvanaLaith · X

https://t.co/LvsyINhaTa

Jun 29, 2023 · 1 like · 79 followers View post →
Tabarnak Dan ☣️
@TabarnakDan · X

@SBakerMD https://t.co/pkXYiv21VN

Jun 7, 2023 · 3,108 followers View post →
Daniel
@DanielM988 · X

https://t.co/isCnTsVdps

Mar 5, 2023 · 34 followers View post →
Shree
@Shreepattar_ · X

@ML_Philosophy Excess sugar https://t.co/b71h2DZivZ

Jan 31, 2023 · 1 like · 399 followers View post →
د. سعد القحطاني
@DrSaadro · X

#عندك_خبــر

Sep 30, 2022 · 6 likes · 20,399 followers View post →
No more Borg
@Seventh_of_Nine · X

RT @mcallister_will: Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation https://t.co/TXMoIG1PKS

Apr 23, 2022 · 1 share · 279 followers View post →
Will McAllister
@mcallister_will · X

Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation https://t.co/TXMoIG1PKS

Apr 23, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,121 followers View post →
VICHY CONNECT PRO
@VichyPro · X

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Jan 18, 2021 · 1 like · 425 followers View post →
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@GertvanderHoek · X

De omstandigheid dat versuikering tot veroudering van de huid leidt, wordt in feite indirect bevestigd door het College van Beroep. https://t.co/qHH2m13KQg Meer achtergrond in bijvoorbeeld: "Nutrition and aging skin: sugar and glycation" https://t.co/y3uQxHBfn1 https://t.co/q4cwuufYbu

Oct 20, 2020 · 1,790 followers View post →
Kanu
@askwhymoreoften · X

@wellboy Want to look like an old bag sooner? https://t.co/sQ2hSuoXeL

Sep 22, 2020 · 3,797 followers View post →
Raveekiat Singhaphan
@raveekiat · X

พอมีหมอผิวหนังมาตอบก็ไหนหละเปเปอร์... ผมไม่รู้นะ ผมก็ค้นทันที 'glycation' ก็เจอทั้ง diagram ทั้งสรุปสั้นๆ ก็ตามที่เจ้าของเรื่อง cliam อะ แค่ลิงค์แรกก็รู้เรื่อละ ส่วนเปเปอร์ 10.1016/j.clindermatol.2010.03.018 ใครมี access ก็ไปอ่าน แค่ abstract ก็เคลียร์แล้ว ...(2)...

Sep 9, 2020 · 2 likes · 144 followers View post →
Jennette Clay
@ClayJennette · X

RT @Beteljuice: "Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced…

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,070 followers View post →
Ann Riordan
@AnnRiordan6 · X

RT @Beteljuice: "Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced…

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 349 followers View post →
Keto-meatheals
@orangebobevil · X

RT @Beteljuice: "Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced…

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 1,739 followers View post →
operezf
@operezf · X

RT @Beteljuice: "Glucose and fructose link the amino acids present in the collagen and elastin that support the dermis, producing advanced…

Aug 17, 2020 · 4 shares · 2,108 followers View post →
Mario
@Beteljuice · X

"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" https://t.co/tmfhIP1Tom.

Aug 17, 2020 · 17 likes · 4 shares · 2,003 followers View post →
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@Ogando012 · X

@dralauritao @vicatallah Para la ocasión, el cirujano no explicó con muchos detalles. Lo asumí por no ser él un profesional controversial. Las páginas de vendedores de suplementos (no confiables, para mí) se hicieron rápido eco de esto. Esto encuentro en la red. https://t.co/lA1kwP6PEK

Aug 5, 2020 · 153 followers View post →