Table 5.

Lifestyle Modification Recommendations to Lower Glycation Overload.

Recommended lifestyle behaviors

• Keep fasting blood sugar close to normal (<90-100 mg/dL)

• Do not smoke

• Protect from excessive sun exposure

• Plant trees

• Hydrate your skin

• Practice moderate regular exercise

Recommendations for food preparation and consumption

• Eat vegetables and fruits raw, boiled, or steamed

• Avoid processed carbohydrates, high fructose corn syrup, and browned and fried foods

• Cook meats slow at low temperatures; do not fry or use high heat

Avoid supplements lacking research on outcomes