Unexpected harm of constantly skipping breakfast has been determined

Japanese scientists: skipping breakfast and late dinner increase the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. A large-scale study involving nearly a million people revealed an unexpected connection between eating patterns and bone health.

Osteoporosis is an insidious chronic disease that turns bones into fragile structures prone to fractures. Traditionally, risk factors included lack of physical activity, tobacco smoking, and excessive alcohol consumption. However, researchers from Nara Medical University (Japan) discovered another threat to bone tissue - disruption of eating patterns.

After analyzing data from 927 thousand adults, scientists identified an alarming pattern: those who regularly skipped breakfast or had dinner late in the evening were more likely to suffer from fractures of the hip, forearm, spine, and shoulder. Notably, such eating habits were usually combined with other aspects of an unhealthy lifestyle - sedentary behavior, smoking, and insufficient sleep, which exacerbated the problem.

The researchers in their work, published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society, particularly note: for effective prevention of osteoporosis, it is not enough to simply include foods high in calcium and other beneficial elements in the diet. It is equally important to maintain a proper daily routine and eating schedule. Only such a comprehensive approach can ensure the preservation of bone tissue strength and minimize the risk of age-related fractures.