Aging Begins in the Pancreas... Try to Avoid These 3 Common Habits

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 Begins in the Pancreas... Try to Avoid These 3 Common Habits

When the pancreas works non-stop, metabolic functions and other body organs are affected. Aging Begins in the Pancreas... Try to Avoid These 3 Common Habits

These days, there's a lot of talk about aging and how to stop it or prevent its signs. Scientists are currently conducting studies and research to find a healthy mechanism to curb aging. 

Many believe that aging begins in the heart or brain, but the truth is that the pancreas, the organ directly responsible for regulating metabolic functions, is the first to be affected by increased workloads; in other words, it's the first organ to suffer from aging.

According to Dr. Mark Gadzian, a urologist, as reported by health.mail.ru, the pancreas performs two main functions: producing enzymes to digest fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, and regulating blood sugar levels through the hormones insulin and glucagon.

When the pancreas works non-stop or becomes overworked, metabolic functions and other organs, such as the liver, intestines, blood vessels, and nervous system, are affected. The doctor added that the problem lies in the fact that damage to the pancreas is often caused by common morning habits that many people consider harmless.

1. Eating a Sugary Breakfast

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Many people start their day by consuming foods that may contain sugars, such as sweetened yogurt, cereal with milk, chocolate cakes, pastries, white bread, or juices. While this may seem harmless, it actually causes significant damage to the pancreas. Sugary foods cause a sharp rise in blood glucose levels, forcing the body to immediately produce insulin to cope with the sugar, thus putting daily strain on the pancreas.

According to Dr. Gadzian, "Eating just one loaf (of white flour) in the morning causes a sharp spike in blood sugar, as if a person were injecting themselves with glucose intravenously." Over the years, pancreatic cells become depleted, and insulin production decreases, increasing the risk of prediabetes or diabetes.

Doctors recommend replacing a sweet breakfast with a balanced or protein-rich option, such as an omelet, cottage cheese, whole-grain bread, unsweetened yogurt, or vegetables, to help stabilize blood sugar levels and protect the pancreas.

2. Constant Snacking

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Some dietary guidelines advocate eating small meals several times a day, but this isn't healthy for the pancreas. Each snack stimulates insulin production, and when the intervals between meals are short, the pancreas doesn't recover. The expected result is chronic fatigue, drowsiness, and weight gain.

Gadzian points out that frequent "healthy" snacks like nuts, bananas, or protein bars can be harmful because they keep the pancreas working non-stop. It is recommended to have at least 3 to 4 hours between meals, during which you can drink water, herbal tea, or black coffee without sugar, to give the pancreas a chance to rest and restore normal blood sugar levels.

3- Drinking Coffee on an Empty Stomach

Coffee is part of the morning ritual for many, but drinking it on an empty stomach puts stress on the stomach and digestive system. Caffeine stimulates the production of gastric juices and increases acidity, and it also raises cortisol levels—the stress hormone—forcing the pancreas to work under increased pressure and produce enzymes and hormones even without food.