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Your Morning Coffee Might Actually Be Helping Your Bones

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The risk of osteoporosis decreases by consuming one cup of coffee daily.

Research indicates that consuming one to three cups of coffee can improve bone health.

Although it is commonly known that caffeine hinders calcium absorption, new research has revealed the opposite effect. In 2022, it was discovered that individuals with osteoporosis who drank a lot of coffee had a lower risk of hip fractures, and in 2017, a study found that tea decreased the risk of osteoporosis.

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Coffee / Narong Khueankaew-shutterstock.com

A team led by Professor Wufei Li of Shandong University of Chinese Medicine in China examined the effects of tea and coffee on osteoporosis. They analyzed data from 562,838 participants in 14 studies conducted between 2008 and 2024. Consequently, the risk of osteoporosis was reduced by 21% for coffee and 25% for tea, respectively.

More than one cup of coffee per day lowers the risk of osteoporosis, while consuming more than four cups of tea per week has a protective effect. According to the research team, moderate caffeine consumption can protect bones, despite the ongoing debate regarding its impact on bone health.

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Coffee / ArtPhoto21-shutterstock.com

However, consuming less than three cups of coffee per day is advised, as excessive consumption can raise the risk. Osteoporosis can result from consuming more than 330 mg of caffeine per day, or 600 mL of coffee. According to Professor Park Sang-min, the components in coffee are good for bone health.

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