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Not everyone who skips breakfast has higher fat levels in their blood — some studies found no link, meaning other factors like diet or lifestyle might matter more.

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Association of Skipping Breakfast with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis
Human
2025 Oct 3

This study found that people who skip breakfast are more likely to have high cholesterol and fats in their blood, and it looked at more research than the claim mentions, so it says skipping breakfast does link to high lipids—not that it’s inconsistent.

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Association of Skipping Breakfast with Metabolic Syndrome and Its Components: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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DOI: 10.3390/nu17193155

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People who skip breakfast may have higher levels of unhealthy fats in their blood, which can increase heart disease risk.

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Skipping breakfast is associated with an increased risk of metabolic syndrome and its components, including abdominal obesity, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and hyperglycemia.

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Skipping breakfast may make it harder for your body to control blood sugar, raising your risk of high blood sugar levels.

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People who skip breakfast are slightly more likely to have a group of health problems like high blood pressure, belly fat, and high blood sugar than those who eat breakfast.

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The link between skipping breakfast and health problems isn't the same everywhere — it's stronger in some countries than others, probably because of different diets or lifestyles.

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