Non-Invasive Evaluation of Advanced Glycation End Products in Hair as Early Markers of Diabetes and Aging

    August 2025 in “ Scientific Reports ”
    Sayuri Kato, Yukitoshi Satoh, Akihiro Okamoto, Ryoji Nagai
    Studysummary This study found that hair analysis is an effective non-invasive method for assessing metabolic fluctuations, showing stable advanced glycation end products levels that correlate with age and differ significantly between diabetic and non-diabetic rats.
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