Key Takeaways

Drinking tea may improve bone mineral density.

Women who drink 1–3 cups of green tea daily may have lower rates of weakened bones and loss of bone mass.

Eating plenty of calcium-rich foods and participating in impact exercise are the usual recommendations for bone health, as well as avoiding caffeinated beverages like tea and coffee. But if you’re a tea lover who also wants strong bones , research offers some reassurance.

What Does the Research Say?

While some research has found that caffeine consumption may not be your body’s best friend when it comes to bone health, evidence suggests the benefits of other bioactive compounds in tea outweigh any cons of its caffeine content.

Observational studies have shown that tea consumption does not contribute to calcium loss

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