Nutrition & Food Sciences
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Item Lifestyle and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) burden: Its relevance to healthy aging(Aging and Disease Editorial, 2014) Prasad, Chandan; Imrhan, Victorine; Marotta, Francesco; Juma, Shanil; Vijayagopal, ParakatUncontrolled continued exposure to oxidative stress is a precursor to many chronic diseases including cancer, diabetes, degenerative disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Of the many known mediators of oxidative stress, reactive oxygen species (ROS) and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) are the most studied. In the present review, we have summarized current data on the origin of circulating AGEs, discussed issues associated with reliable assessment of its steady state level, and changes in its level with age and select metabolic diseases. Lastly, we have made recommendations about life style changes that may decrease AGEs burden to promote healthy aging.Item Tart cherry in amelioration of pain in the elderly(IOS Press, 2015) Tiernan, Casey; Imrhan, Victorine; Prasad, Chandan; Vijayagopal, Parakat; Juma, ShanilBackground: Tart cherry, rich in bioactive polyphenols, has received attention in the past decade for reported health benefits due to its high polyphenolic content.