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7. Protects Against AGEs

When sugars bond with lipids, they form advanced glycation end products or AGEs. These byproducts trap LDL particles and promote their oxidation, leading to atherosclerosis and other degenerative diseases. Oxidation ages the body inside and out, making it more vulnerable to other complications. Research into the consumption of dried and fresh Italian sour cherries showed that when fully ripened, the fruit's higher phytochemical levels exhibited both antioxidant and anti-glycation effects.

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