Can you reverse aging from sugar?

This process is known as sugar sag, and it's irreversible. Once your collagen becomes cross-linked, there's no way to undo that process.

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Sugar Sag

Over the years, I've had a lot of patients ask me about their wrinkles. Specifically, are there any creams that can help with deep wrinkles?

That's a tough one. There are many options when it comes to treating fine lines and wrinkles. Unfortunately, your options narrow when it comes to deep wrinkles and a sagging jawline. A diet heavy in refined carbohydrates and added sugars can lead to collagen damage, ultimately causing sagging and deep wrinkles. The problem is that by the time you see sagging skin, you've already experienced significant damage to the collagen and elastic fibers in the skin. Some of that is due to age and genetic factors. Much of it is due to damage from external sources, such as UV radiation and pollution (and smoking!). But some of that collagen damage is due to your dietary choices. Many people don't realize just how much diet can impact our collagen. In fact, one of the cornerstones of an anti-wrinkle diet is eating foods that help maintain steady blood sugar levels.

Prevent Sugar Sag By Stopping Sugar Spikes

What is the link between blood sugar and collagen?

Physicians have known for many years that patients with diabetes experience poor wound healing. One of the reasons for this is that the elevated blood sugar levels in diabetics cause changes in collagen.

Those same effects on collagen can be seen on our face.

Specifically, higher levels of blood sugar can result in the cross-linking of collagen fibers through a process called glycation. When your blood sugar rises, a chemical process called glycation takes place. This results in the production of compounds called advanced glycation end products, fittingly known as AGEs. These "sticky" compounds act to cross-link collagen fibers. If you think of your collagen fibers as a strong net that bounces back easily, then you can imagine what happens when that net starts to get tangled up: it starts to sag, and it doesn't bounce back as well. In the skin, that translates to a loss of skin elasticity, with wrinkling and sagging skin. We call this sugar sag, and one of the keys to avoidance is maintaining steady levels of blood sugar.

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Are any sweets allowed on keto?

It's possible with the right recipe. "Keto" and "dessert" are not usually two words that go together. But with a few simple ingredient swaps, you can satisfy a sweet tooth on this extremely high-fat, low-carb diet. For instance, you can replace white flour with low-carb almond meal or coconut flour.

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“Keto” and “dessert” are not usually two words that go together. But with a few simple ingredient swaps, you can satisfy a sweet tooth on this extremely high-fat, low-carb diet. For instance, you can replace white flour with low-carb almond meal or coconut flour. Likewise, you can trade white sugar for sweeteners such as monk fruit extract, stevia, and erythritol to cut carbs. You’ll simply want to enjoy these treats in moderation and factor in the net carbs provided by each recipe. (That unofficial term roughly describes the total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols, according to Atkins.com.) That’s because the ketogenic diet is very restrictive. On the standard version of this eating plan, 80 to 90 percent of your calories will come from fat, 5 to 15 percent will come from protein, and 5 to 10 percent will come from carbohydrates. Thus, it’s not a good idea for everyone, and research suggests that people who take insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents for diabetes, as well as those with liver failure, pancreatitis, or some other metabolic disorders should be especially cautious and consult their healthcare provider before attempting the ketogenic diet. Also, many of these recipes contain sugar alcohols (xylitol being one example), and these may contribute to gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea, according to past research. After you’ve gotten approval from your healthcare team to try keto, consider adding these keto-friendly desserts to your meal plan.

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