Skipping breakfast undermines the immune system.

Skipping breakfast constantly compromises the immune system and can increase the risk of cancer and heart disease. The researchers observed two groups of mice. The first was fed a hearty breakfast immediately after waking up. The second - gave only water. At the same time, immediately after the rise and after four and eight hours, blood was taken from the rodents for analysis. It turned out that fasting mice had a sharp drop in the levels of monocytes - white blood cells that help fight tumors, pathogens and inflammation. About 90% of these cells disappeared from the bloodstream of rodents as early as four hours after the missed breakfast. Four more years later, they were gone.