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518: Nutrition tips for skin longevity | Holistic plastic surgeon Anthony Youn, M.D.

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The Impact of Sugar, Seed Oils, and Outside Sources on Skin Health

This chapter explores the harmful effects of excess sugar consumption and seed oil consumption on skin health, specifically focusing on chronic inflammation and skin damage through the process of glycation. It also discusses the role of free radicals and oxidation in aging of the skin, highlighting the importance of antioxidants in neutralizing free radicals. Additionally, it examines the impact of outside sources such as pollution and fried foods on increasing free radicals and causing oxidative stress.

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