Innocent Breakfast Affects Heart Health

Breakfast is an important routine that can affect the health of the body. According to a recent study, neglectful breakfast can even trigger an increase in atherosclerosis or constriction and thickening of the arteries due to plaque buildup.

The trigger plaque of atherosclerosis consists of cholesterol, fatty substances, calcium, and fibrin (substances in the blood). It can cause blockage causing the circulation of blood and oxygen from the arteries to the body organs is inhibited. Aterclerosis is often classified as a cardiac disorder. However, it can also occur in arteries in other parts of the body such as the brain and kidneys.

"The greater the percentage of energy consumed early in the day can have a good impact on cardiovascular health (such as heart and blood vessels)," said study head. Valentín Fuster director of Mount Sinai Heart of New York City at the same time and Managing Editor in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, quoted by Channelnewsasia, Tuesday (3/10).

Researchers of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology have previously linked breakfast negativity with an increased risk of problems that can lead to heart disease such as obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.