Flinders Study Links 5-Plus Coffees to Lower Bone Density as Tea Lifts Hip BMD

1 articles · Updated · SciTechDaily · May 20

Nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older were tracked for about 10 years, and regular tea drinkers showed slightly higher total hip bone mineral density than non-tea drinkers.
More than five cups of coffee a day was linked to lower bone density, while moderate intake of two to three cups showed no measurable harm.
DXA scans and repeated beverage surveys strengthened the analysis, and researchers found the coffee-related decline was more pronounced in women with higher lifetime alcohol use.
The tea benefit was modest—about 0.003 g/cm² at the individual level—and appeared stronger among women with obesity.
Researchers said coffee and tea are only small parts of osteoporosis prevention, with calcium, vitamin D, exercise and avoiding smoking still far more important.

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