Want to slow down aging? Start by cutting sugar.
Sugar binds to collagen and elastin — the proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy — in a process called glycation. This creates harmful compounds called AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products).
AGEs:
Break down collagen
Cause wrinkles and sagging
Lead to uneven skin tone and dark spots
🌞 The more sugar you eat, the faster your skin ages — a phenomenon some call “sugar sag.”
✅ Fix it:
Reduce added sugar. Boost your intake of antioxidant-rich foods like:
Citrus fruits (vitamin C)
Nuts (vitamin E)
Green tea (fights AGEs)
🔍 7. You’re Moody, Anxious, or Depressed
Sugar doesn’t just affect your body — it messes with your mind.
Blood sugar swings cause mood instability, and high sugar intake is linked to:
Increased risk of anxiety and depression
Irritability and emotional crashes
Poor concentration and brain fog
A 2017 study in Scientific Reports found that men who consumed 67+ grams of sugar daily had a 23% higher risk of developing depression over five years.
🧠 Your brain runs on stable energy — not sugar spikes and crashes.
