Comment by jawon
4 days ago
This definition of AGEs is interesting (linked from the article, same site):
"Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) form when proteins and fats (lipids) in the body react with sugar (glucose) and become glycated and oxidized."
So, maybe it's not so much the Maillard reaction but that sweetened brioche bun used in your fancy hamburger.
Or that bag of Doritos washed down with a bottle of Mountain Dew!
That's how AGEs are formed in the body. The article is primarily about dietary intake of AGEs that are formed in high temperatures with certain foods.