Experts told, what harm sugar brings to the skin.
The representative of the British Association of dermatologist Tamara Griffiths told the readers of The Independent, what are the implications for appearance, in addition to damaged teeth and extra pounds can have a sweet tooth.
The phenomenon associated with an excessive amount sugar consumption, called “sugar face” — the face is very pale, it appears pimple / acne, under eye bags are formed. But the inner manifestation of this phenomenon is much more dangerous than external symptoms, warns Griffiths.
“Sweet foods have a high glycemic index. This means a rapid rise in blood sugar and sharp fluctuations in the level of the hormone insulin. Over time, this leads to the development of resistance of tissues to insulin and then diabetes, which only accelerates the aging process of the skin,” explained Griffiths.
The fact is that in the process of digestion of carbohydrates in the body accumulate so-called advanced glycation end products, which are associated in particular with skin collagen (protein that provides flexibility and elasticity).
This leads to wrinkles and early aging of skin. To avoid premature aging of the skin, Griffiths advises to prefer the “slow” carbohydrates, which are longer to digest and do not cause sharp spikes in blood sugar levels.
