glycation

Noun

Meaning

glycation (plural glycations)

(biochemistry) non-enzymatic reaction of a sugar and an amine group of a protein to form a glycoprotein

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"Excess sugar intake leads to a process called glycation, she suggested, which produces advanced glycosylation end products (AGES) that weaken collagen and lead to the development of wrinkles, lines, and saggy skin." Source: Internet

However, plasma glucose can spontaneously react with the amine side chains of proteins and form advanced glycation endproducts. Source: Internet

Low carb diets for athletes are a bad choice, but many advocates of low-carb diets say that a high carb diet, even when combined with heavy training (strength or endurance) will cause glycation from the glucose in your bloodstream. Source: Internet

Oxidative stress, such as glycation, contributes towards aging by damaging the skin. Source: Internet

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