researchers accounted for other lifestyle factors like smoking, exercise, and weight. The data isn’t perfect—correlation isn’t always causation—but the signal is strong and consistent across long-term studies.
Here’s why it happens:
- Morning blood-pressure surge gets exaggerated without food to stabilize it.
- Blood-sugar rollercoaster promotes inflammation and insulin resistance over time.
- Increased clotting tendency from prolonged fasting thickens blood and affects platelets.
None of these changes feel dramatic on any single day. That’s exactly why so many seniors overlook them—until something serious happens.
How Eating Breakfast Actually Protects Your Brain
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