Researchers in Spain studied 4000 men with cardiovascular risk factors. They found that those that skipped breakfast were almost twice as likely to have significant arteriosclerosis or blocked arteries than a similar group who did not. Both groups had the same measurable risk factors, such as smoking and cholesterol.
This was an association, not a definite cause. They speculated that although this may contribute in some currently unknown way, it is also possible that skipping breakfast is associated with other unhealthy lifestyles.
Still probably a good idea to eat breakfast!
http://www.onlinejacc.org/content/70/15
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