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Does sugar caused aging?

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No, it's needed: Sugar (carbohydrates) are necessary in your diet daily to be healthy and have energy. Excessive sugar is what causes weight gain and can make you look unhealthy.

Answered 12/10/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes!: Sugar is responsible for many adverse metabolic changes that cause early aging. Sugars cause collagen cross-linking, which causes loss of flexibility and wrinkling! Insulin is a pro-inflammatory hormone. It increases CRP, a marker for inflammation. It causes obesity. The length of issues goes on!

Answered 11/20/2019

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