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The entire world’s energy runs on two beverages: tea and coffee. When it comes to completing professional targets, handling personal hurdles and enjoying life to the fullest, these drinks are the fuels that keep us going. While they are delicious in taste and exemplary in effects, when it comes to health, research after research is analysing their impact. From mental health to physical strength, tea and coffee impact both and they are not positive all the time.

Tea or coffee: Which is better?

Both tea and coffee are mostly beneficial to mankind and its health. However, when it comes to bone health, tea might be slightly at the top, as per a recent study. Additionally, too much coffee, particularly five or more cups might have a more negative effect on your bones. Researchers from Flinders University in Australia observed data from the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures, an ongoing analysis of nearly 10,000 women ages 65 and older. They recorded their tea and coffee consumption and the bone mineral density in their hip and femoral neck. These are the parts that are most likely to fracture when you break a hip.

The shocking results

The findings of the study were published in the journal Nutrients and the researchers found that at the 10-year mark, tea drinkers showed slightly higher total hip bone mineral density than those who drank coffee. “We don’t exactly know why tea appears more protective than coffee,” said Ryan Liu, a co-author of the study to The Washington Post. However, as per existing research in cells, it could potentially be due to the tea containing compounds like catechins that can stimulate bone-building cells and result in higher bone mineral density.

Why not coffee?

With coffee, researchers noticed something interesting. a tipping point. Moderate intake, around two to three cups a day, did not have negative effects on bone mineral density. But five cups or higher was associated with low bone mineral density levels.

Why bone health matters?

Low bone mineral density increases a person’s risk of osteoporosis. Additionally, progressive thinning of the bones as one ages, makes them more susceptible to fractures. Around 19 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million deal with low bone mineral density and are at risk of developing the condition, as per the Osteoporosis Workgroup, a panel of experts in the Department of Health and Human Services.However, it is vital to remember that osteoporosis is a multifactorial disease, meaning factors like family history, alcohol use, tobacco use, race and ethnicity also play a role in the likelihood of its development.

Should you switch to tea?

Not really. Caffeine and bone health have been researched just as much and a lot of it is conflicting. “It’s true there is a slight benefit of tea related to bone mineral density, but the difference is so, so small that clinically it may not be really relevant,” said Michael Holick, a professor of endocrinology, diabetes, nutrition and weight management at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, who wasn’t involved in the study to the outlet. A 2016 study published in PLOS ONE and a 2018 study published in BMC Public Health linked coffee consumption with a lower osteoporosis risk. Additionally, a meta-analysis on long-term coffee and tea consumption published earlier this year in Frontiers in Nutrition, found both to be associated with reduced risk of developing the condition. The takeaway? Continue your tea consumption while keeping an eye on your coffee consumption. This aligns with recommendations from the Food and Drug Administration to stick to no more than 400 milligrams of caffeine daily, which is about three 12-fluid-ounce cups. Note: The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new medication or treatment and before changing your diet or supplement regimen.