Flinders Study Links 5-Plus Daily Coffees to Lower Bone Density in Older Women
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Updated · ScienceDaily · Sep 2
Flinders Study Links 5-Plus Daily Coffees to Lower Bone Density in Older Women
1 articles · Updated · ScienceDaily · Sep 2
Summary
Nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older were followed for 10 years, and those drinking more than five cups of coffee a day showed lower bone mineral density.
Tea drinkers, by contrast, had slightly higher total hip bone density, while moderate coffee intake of about two to three cups a day was not linked to harm.
The study measured bone density repeatedly at the hip and femoral neck—sites tied to fracture risk—and found stronger negative coffee effects in women with higher lifetime alcohol use.
Researchers said the differences were modest and do not warrant major habit changes, but suggest beverage choices could slightly influence bone health alongside calcium and vitamin D.