Australian researchers found that elderly women who regularly drink tea may have higher bone density than coffee lovers.
Australian scientists analyzed data from nearly 9,700 women over the age of 65 and found that a retiree who drinks a cup or two of tea every day may have stronger bones than her coffee-drinking peers.
According to experts, tea lovers have higher mineral density in their hip bones. The effect is particularly pronounced in women with obesity. The reason is presumably that tea contains catechins, which support the function of cells that form bone tissue. Coffee, on the other hand, has a different effect. Those who consumed more than five cups a day were more likely to have reduced bone density. Caffeine impairs calcium absorption. If alcohol was added to coffee, the negative effect was amplified.
How to tell if you have too much caffeine?
Symptoms of caffeine overdose are quite easy to recognize. They include:
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rapid heartbeat
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increased anxiety
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insomnia
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diarrhea
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frequent urination
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dizziness
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stomach and intestinal cramps
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flushing of the face
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thirst
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nausea
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headaches
Scientists emphasize that moderate tea consumption can positively affect bone health due to the catechins it contains, as reported by bb.lv. However, excessive love for coffee can impair calcium absorption and increase the risk of reduced bone density. At the same time, doctors advise paying attention to signs of excess caffeine—from insomnia to rapid heartbeat.
