Breakfast association with arterial stiffness and carotid atherosclerotic burden. Insights from the ‘Corinthia’ study

Background and aims The role of dietary patterns, in cardiovascular diseases has been challenged. The role of breakfast as an element of balance energy intake has gained research interest. However, the effects of dietary patterns related to breakfast consumption on vascular function are unknown. We explored the association of breakfast consumption habits with arterial wall elastic properties and carotid atherosclerosis. Methods and results In...