Stop having coffee after menopause: Study suggests it is linked to bone fracture

For many Indians, especially urban professionals, a morning cup of coffee is more than a beverage; it is a daily ritual that sets the tone for the day. Yet, as caffeine consumption rises, so do concerns about its subtle long-term effects on bone health.

A new decade-long study from Flinders University offers important insights into how coffee and tea consumption may influence bone mineral density (BMD) in older women. The findings arrive at a crucial time for Indian adults who already face widespread vitamin D deficiency, sedentary lifestyles, and inconsistent dietary calcium intake.

TEA SHOWS A MILD PROTECTIVE EFFECT ON BONES The study, published in the journal Nutrients, followed nearly 10,000 women aged 65 and above, tracking their coffee and tea habits alongside repeated hip and fe