Skipping breakfast or eating dinner late at night may increase the risk of osteoporosis and related fractures, according to researchers from Nara University of Medicine in Japan who analyzed data from 927,000 adults. The results are published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.
Osteoporosis is a chronic disease in which bones become brittle and break easily. Low physical activity, smoking, and alcohol abuse are usually considered risk factors. However, a new study shows that eating disorders are also associated with bone weakening.
The researchers found that skipping breakfast and eating late dinners were often accompanied by other unhealthy habits, such as a sedentary lifestyle, smoking, and sleep deprivation. All of these factors increased the risk of fractures in the hip, forearm, spine, and shoulder.
The authors emphasize that to prevent osteoporosis, it is important not only to consume foods rich in calcium and other nutrients, but also to follow a healthy daily routine and diet. Such a comprehensive approach can help maintain bone strength and reduce the risk of age-related damage.
