Figure 4.
Unhealthy modern diet and increased levels of circulating AGEs: the hitherto unknown relative contribution of dietary intake and post-prandial dysmetabolism. Molecules and processes favoring and contrasting carbonyl stress are indicated in red and green, respectively. Dotted arrows indicate lack of data or definitive evidence. AGEs = advanced glycation end-products; RCS = reactive carbonyl species; GI = glycemic index; GL = glycemic load.