A study involving university students in Turkey revealed that a higher dietary intake of advanced glycation end products (AGEs) correlates with more severe symptoms of depression and increased sleep disturbances. This association remained consistent even after adjusting for factors such as age, gender, body mass index, and smoking habits. The paper was published in the Journal of Affective Disorders. Advanced glycation end products or AGEs are harmful compounds that form when proteins or fats combine with sugars through a process called the Maillard reaction. This reaction can occur both insid…
