believe may be happening:
- Prolonged fasting overnight can lead to a sharper rise in morning blood pressure and stress hormones.
- Blood sugar instability — going many hours without food may contribute to greater insulin resistance over time, especially relevant after 60 when metabolic flexibility can decline.
- Possible effects on clotting factors and inflammation markers, though more study is needed.
- Compounding habits — many people who skip breakfast also start the day dehydrated or with only coffee on an empty stomach, which can further stress blood pressure regulation.
None of this means breakfast
