Tea vs Coffee: How Your Daily Brew Impacts Bone Health, Experts Advise Moderation

• Flinders University study on 10,000 women over 65 links daily tea/coffee to bone density.
• Tea drinkers showed slightly higher hip bone density, possibly due to bone-building catechins.
• Coffee: 2-3 cups daily is safe; 5+ cups may significantly reduce bone density by affecting calcium absorption.
• Lower bone density increases osteoporosis risk; family history, alcohol, smoking also impact bone health.
• U.S. FDA recommends max 400 mg caffeine/day (approx. 3 cups coffee); experts stress moderation, calcium, and exercise.

Why It Matters: Moderate tea and coffee intake is generally safe, but excessive coffee can harm bone health.