Number 8 Autophagy and AGEs

You may have never heard of autophagy and AGEs, but you will now.  These are basic homeostatic mechanisms in your body that you may actually influence.  Autophagy is the process by which cells rid themselves of abnormal proteins, DNA, and organelles. It is a key part of allowing you to live a long life and postpone aging somewhat.  AGEs are advanced glycated end products.  These are compounds formed by the non-enzymatic reaction of sugars with protein and fat.  These are difficult for your body to remove.  Autophagy is involved in this removal.  You should want to encourage autophagy and discourage AGEs being formed.  I'll tell you how.  There is an eBook of the podcast, and of course the entire subject and much more is contained in my book Diet and Health