While osteoporosis affects one in three women after the age of 50, a new study has focused on two everyday drinks: tea and coffee.
Osteoporosis affects one in three women after the age of 50. In France, according to the national health insurance system, 39% of women aged 65 suffer from it, and this proportion rises to 70% after the age of 80. This skeletal disease is characterized by a decrease in bone density, which increases the risk of fractures.
While coffee and tea are among the most consumed beverages in the world, a new study published in the journal Nutrients sought to explore the role of these drinks on women’s bone health.
What is the impact of tea and coffee on women’s bone health?
Scientists at Flinders University in Australia analyzed data from 9,704 women aged 65 and over. Over a ten-year period, participants reported their coffee and tea consumption, while their bone mineral density was measured at the hip and femoral neck.
The French National Health Insurance (Assurance Maladie) reminds us that several factors contribute to osteoporosis: menopause, certain medications, vitamin D and calcium deficiencies, as well as excessive consumption of coffee, tobacco, and alcohol. Calcium and vitamin D remain essential, but “what’s in your cup could play a role ,” concludes Professor Liu in the press release.
