A NEW study from Flinders University has provided insights into how coffee and tea may influence bone mineral density, and potentially osteoporosis, in older women.
The team analysed data from nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older for over a decade to determine if changes in bone mineral density (BMD) were linked to tea and coffee consumption.
The study found that tea drinkers had a slightly higher total hip BMD compared to non-tea drinkers, and while statistically significant, the difference was modest.
Meanwhile, moderate coffee consumption of about two to three cups per day did not appear to harm bone health, but more than five cups daily was linked to lower BMD, suggesting that excessive intake may be detrimental.
Women with higher lifetime alcohol consumption experienced more negative effects from coffee, while tea seemed particularly beneficial for women with obesity.
The paper is available HERE.
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