Researchers at Flinders University have published a study in the journal Nutrients suggesting that high coffee consumption may be associated with lower bone mineral density in older, postmenopausal women.
The study, which analyzed data from 9,704 women aged 65 and older over a 10-year period, found that drinking more than five cups of coffee per day was linked to lower bone mineral density, particularly in the femoral neck and hip areas. In contrast, moderate tea consumption was associated with higher total hip bone mineral density.
The researchers noted that osteoporosis, characterized by low bone mineral density, is a significant global health concern, affecting individuals of all ages, genders, and ethnicities. According to the study, about one in three women and one in five men aged 50 and older worldwide experience osteoporosis-related fractures.
The study's findings also highlighted differences in the relationship between coffee and tea consumption and bone health based on other health and lifestyle factors. For example, coffee consumption was associated with lower femoral neck bone mineral density among women with higher alcohol intake, while the positive association between tea and bone density was more pronounced among women with obesity.
The researchers suggested that dietary factors, including the consumption of coffee and tea, play a crucial role in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases and may influence bone health. They noted that moderate tea consumption may be a simple way to support bone health, and that very high coffee intake may not be ideal, especially for women who drink alcohol.
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