The College of Glycation with Dr. Paul Reynolds

In this episode of The College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds explores the hidden impact of glycation on bone health—revealing how sugar-driven molecular damage weakens the very foundation of our bodies. Building on previous episodes, Dr. Reynolds explains how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) stiffen collagen, disrupt bone remodeling, and accelerate the progression of osteoporosis and oste...

Could sugar damage be silently fueling cancer? In this powerful episode of The College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds unpacks how a little-known process called glycation might be creating the perfect storm for tumors to grow and spread. You’ll learn how high blood sugar and insulin resistance do more than affect diabetes—they can generate toxic molecules called AGEs (advanced glycation end produ...

In this episode of the College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds dives into the often-overlooked link between sugar damage and gut health. Glycation—through its toxic byproducts known as AGEs—doesn’t just age your arteries or brain; it also wreaks havoc on your digestive system. Dr. Reynolds unpacks how AGEs contribute to leaky gut, microbiome imbalance, and inflammatory bowel conditions like IBD,...

In this powerful episode of the College of Glycation podcast, Dr. Paul Reynolds takes listeners deep into the hidden world of glycation and its devastating impact on kidney health. Building on previous episodes, Dr. Reynolds explains how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) silently damage the kidneys—compromising filtration, triggering chronic inflammation, and accelerating the march toward chr...

In this episode of the College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds explores how your everyday food choices contribute to the formation of harmful molecules called advanced glycation end products (AGEs). From grilling and frying to processed snacks and sugary drinks, modern diets are fueling inflammation, oxidative stress, and chronic disease through both endogenous and exogenous glycation pathways. D...

In this episode of The College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds turns the spotlight on the destructive interplay between glycation and diabetes , revealing how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) accelerate complications like neuropathy , retinopathy , and nephropathy . He explains how elevated blood sugar levels fuel AGE formation, setting off a chain reaction of tissue damage, inflammation, a...

In this eye-opening episode of the College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds—Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology—takes a deep dive into how advanced glycation end products (AGEs) silently sabotage your skin and connective tissues as you age. Building on the fundamentals of glycation, Dr. Reynolds explains how sugar molecules bind to collagen and elastin, locking them into stiff, unrepairable s...

In this episode of The College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds explores the damaging impact of glycation and advanced glycation end products (AGEs) on cardiovascular health. He explains how these sugar-derived molecules stiffen arteries, trigger inflammation, and contribute to conditions like hypertension, atherosclerosis, stroke, and heart failure. Backed by decades of peer-reviewed research, Dr...

What if the foods we eat are quietly sabotaging our brain health? In this episode of The College of Glycation , Professor Paul Reynolds takes us deep into the science of glycation and its overlooked role in cognitive decline. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to anxiety and depression, we explore how sugar-damaged proteins—known as AGEs—wreak havoc on the brain’s delicate chemistry. You’ll hear the...

In this episode of The College of Glycation , Dr. Paul Reynolds introduces listeners to the foundational science behind oxidative stress—a hidden but powerful force behind aging and chronic disease. He breaks down how reactive oxygen species (ROS), the byproducts of energy metabolism, can damage cells when left unchecked, leading to a cascade of health issues including cardiovascular disease, diab...

Inflammation: it’s the reason your ankle swells after a sprain and a hidden engine behind heart disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s. In this foundational episode of The College of Glycation , Professor Paul Reynolds walks us through the science of inflammation—what it is, how it works, and why it’s both essential and potentially destructive. You’ll learn the difference between acute and chronic inf...

In this episode of College of Glycation , Professor Paul Reynolds dives into the science of glycation—a surprisingly important process where sugar molecules bind to proteins and fats in the body, creating compounds called AGEs that can accelerate aging and disease. Starting with the basics, Reynolds unpacks how glycation happens, why it matters for your cells, and what role sugar and processed foo...

In this premiere episode, Dr. Paul Reynolds introduces The College of Glycation —a podcast dedicated to exploring how sugar and glycation impact aging, health, and chronic disease. You'll learn what glycation is, why it matters, and how this overlooked biological process connects the dots between metabolism, inflammation, and long-term wellness. Whether you're a health professional or just...