Caffeine and bone density in older women

Caffeine and bone density in older women

Caffeine may help to get your day started, but recent research says it may affect bone density.

A recent study at Creighton University looked at caffeine intake in women from 60 to 70 years old, and found that nearly three cups of coffee a day can lead to spinal bone loss. The study followed women for a period of three years.

Researchers believe that older women are less able to offset the natural calcium loss that caffeine causes, resulting in increased bone thinning. Moderate your caffeine intake and focus on consuming at least 1,200 mg. of calcium every day. Foods that provide significant amounts of calcium include dairy products, deep-green leafy vegetables and fish with edible bones.

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