What is a glycation process?Updated a month ago

Glycation is the binding of sugar to protein in the body, and it can lead to tissue dysfunction. An A1C score is basically a number that represents glycated hemoglobin (a protein in red blood cells) to help tell how bad someone’s diabetes is. Glycation can also occur when someone consumes a combination of sugar or carbs and protein or fat. When glycation occurs, it can lead to advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs lead to a lot of free radical damage, inflammation, and oxidative stress.