A decade-long study has found that tea drinkers, compared with coffee drinkers, have better bone health over the long term.
“People can view this as encouraging news for tea as a potentially bone-friendly beverage choice. For coffee drinkers, the key is moderation,” Ryan Liu, co-author of the study and a Flinders University researcher, told The Epoch Times.
Tea May Increase Bone Density
The study tracked nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and older and found that tea drinkers maintained slightly higher bone density than nontea drinkers, while drinking more than five cups of coffee daily was linked to lower bone density. Moderate coffee intake—two to three cups per day—appeared safe.
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
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Rachel Melegrito worked as an occupational therapist, specializing in neurological cases. Melegrito also taught university courses in basic sciences and professional occupational therapy. She earned a master's degree in childhood development and education in 2019. Since 2020, Melegrito has written extensively on health topics for various publications and brands.
