Health
High daily coffee intake linked to lower bone density in older women
Drinking over five daily cups of coffee relates to reduced bone density in older women, Fox News reports.
The short version
- Flinders University researchers analyzed coffee intake among 9,704 women aged 65 and older over a 10-year period.[Fox News]
- Consuming more than five cups of coffee daily was associated with lower bone mineral density.[Fox News]
- Moderate consumption of two to three cups per day showed no negative link to bone health.[Fox News]
Key facts
- Flinders University researchers evaluated coffee and tea consumption across 9,704 women aged 65 and older over 10 years.[Fox News]
- Drinking more than five cups of coffee daily was associated with reduced bone mineral density.[Fox News]
- Moderate coffee intake of two to three cups per day was not tied to adverse bone health outcomes.[Fox News]
What remains uncertain
- The findings are based on an observational association in older women and may not indicate a direct causal link across broader populations.[Fox News]
Sources
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