Drinking tea reduces the risk of osteoporosis

/Mai Cat [According to Very Well Health] – vnexpress/

Drinking tea regularly can increase bone density and reduce the risk of osteoporosis in people 40-60 years old.

Eat many calcium-rich foods and exercise regularly, which is good for bones and joints. According to some studies, drinking tea also benefits bone health.

February 2024, research by the Third Military Medical University, China, on more than 503,000 people showed that caffeine in tea may not be suitable for health. Still, bioactive compounds in tea are beneficial for bones and health. Overall, it brings more benefits. The anti-inflammatory properties of this drink also have a positive effect. Drinking tea regularly increases bone density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis at age 45-60.

Healthy bone mineral density is an indicator of overall bone strength and health. High bone density reduces the risk of bone fractures, especially in older people. According to the study authors, people who drink more tea are likely to have higher bone mineral density.

Drinking green tea regularly is beneficial for bones.

For postmenopausal women, plant compounds found in tea, like green tea, act like the hormone estrogen, helping the body maintain better bone health. A natural decrease in bone-supporting estrogen occurs during menopause.

Specifically, a 2022 study by Hallym University, Korea, on more than 3,500 postmenopausal women showed that people who consumed 1-3 cups of green tea per day had lower rates of weak bones and osteoporosis than people who did not drink it. Green tea or drink less than one cup per day.

Drinking tea is a healthy habit, but it is not enough to help strengthen bones as you age; it must be coordinated in many ways.

Exercises like running, jumping rope, and drinking milk regularly are also beneficial. The abundant calcium and vitamin D content in milk maintains strong bones, helping prevent osteoporosis. Protein in milk also contributes to bone strength. People who are intolerant to milk can choose other foods supplemented with calcium and vitamin D, such as eggs, mushrooms, salmon…

Eating some fruits is also suitable for bones. According to a 2022 study by the University of Pittsburgh, USA, and several units, 235 postmenopausal women who ate about 50 g of dried plums daily (about 4-6 fruits) could maintain better hip bone mineral density. This effect may be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of dried plums, phenolic compounds, and bone health-supporting micronutrients found in this fruit.