Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Tea or Coffee After 60? Bone Health Impact
A new study looked at how drinking tea or coffee affects bone strength in older women.
They found that women who drink tea regularly have slightly stronger hip bones.
But women who drink more than five cups of coffee a day might have weaker bones, especially if they also drink alcohol.
The study suggests that drinking tea in moderation could help keep bones strong, while drinking too much coffee might not be good for bone health.
Experts say it's important to consider these habits as part of a bigger plan for bone health, including eating enough calcium and vitamin D, exercising, and preventing falls.
The study mostly looked at White women, so more research is needed for other groups.
Tea consumption linked to higher hip bone mineral density (BMD) in postmenopausal women.
More than five cups of coffee daily may lower BMD, especially with alcohol use.
Tea benefits more pronounced in women with higher BMI or obesity.
Study data from 9,704 women aged 65+ over a 10-year period.
Results primarily applicable to White women; more research needed for diverse populations.
- Who
- Postmenopausal women, particularly over 60
- What
- Tea and coffee consumption affects bone mineral density (BMD)
- When
- Study conducted over 10 years (2015-2025)
- Where
- Data from the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures (SOF) cohort
- Why
- To understand the long-term effects of tea and coffee on bone health
- Study Source
- Nutrients (November 2025)
- Study Duration
- 10 years
- Participants
- 9,704 women aged 65+
- Key Finding 1
- Tea linked to higher hip BMD
- Key Finding 2
- >5 coffee cups/day may lower BMD
- Special Note
- Results primarily from White women