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Tea Boosts Bone Density in Older Women, Study Finds

12/24/2025

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A decade-long study published in Nutrients found older women who drink tea have slightly stronger bones than those who drink coffee.
The study followed nearly 10,000 women and found moderate coffee is safe, but excessive intake may lower bone density, especially with alcohol, and calcium and vitamin D remain crucial.
Tea drinkers showed a small, statistically significant increase in hip bone density.

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Story summary

A decade-long study published in Nutrients found older women who drink tea have slightly stronger bones than those who drink coffee.
The study followed nearly 10,000 women and found moderate coffee is safe, but excessive intake may lower bone density, especially with alcohol, and calcium and vitamin D remain crucial.
Tea drinkers showed a small, statistically significant increase in hip bone density.