Stress is known to be the cause of various diseases, but it can also be a factor contributing to earlier onset of aging. One of several types of stress, glycative stress has come under the spotlight in recent years. Glycation is a phenomenon in which proteins in the body bond with leftover sugar due to excessive consumption and degrade, producing advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which expedite aging. The buildup of AGEs has an adverse impact on the body, as it is a risk factor for such conditions as dementia, diabetes, and arteriosclerosis. The only way to avoid this is, as one might expect, to ensure our sugar consumption remains at appropriate levels, and scientists say that what we eat, when we eat it, and how much we eat are crucial.