Study/ The common disease that threatens those who skip breakfast and eat late at night

Osteoporosis is one of the most serious public health challenges, as it significantly increases the risk of fractures in the pelvis, spine, and upper limbs.

To date, we know that habits such as smoking, lack of sleep, and excessive alcohol consumption are closely linked to osteoporosis.

In addition, factors that cannot be modified, such as age, gender, family history, and taking certain medications, are also associated with osteoporosis.

In this context, a study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society attempted to answer a fundamental question: Do dietary habits play a role? And if so, which ones increase the chances?

"Harmful" eating habits

The researchers analyzed data from 927,130 adults over the age of 20 (45.3% men, 54.7% women), who were followed for an average of 2.6 years.

What they found was that, among other things, skipping breakfast and eating meals late in the evening increased the risk.

"All of this suggests that preventing osteoporosis and fractures requires not only healthy eating habits, but also a broader effort to improve lifestyle in general," said Dr. Hiroki Nakajima, one of the study's authors, from Nara Medical University in Japan.

According to researchers, skipping breakfast and inappropriate dinner timing can affect bone health through:

Hormonal disorders (cortisol, oxidative stress). Lower intake of essential nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin D.

More specifically, skipping breakfast is associated with a lower intake of vitamin D and calcium, two essential elements for bone density.

Also, both breakfast and meal times affect the body's circadian rhythm, our "biological clock," which is directly related to bone health.

Those who skipped breakfast and/or ate dinner late at night were more likely to experience insufficient sleep, which reinforces the circadian rhythm disorder theory.

It is worth noting that women, the elderly, and those with lower body mass indexes are among the most vulnerable groups. However, unhealthy habits increase the risk in all population groups, regardless of gender and age.

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