Observational studies have shown that drinking tea does not contribute to calcium loss or decreased bone density. Scientists believe that tea’s anti-inflammatory properties are related to its beneficial effects on bones.
Some scientific research suggests that compounds in green tea may have estrogen-like activity for postmenopausal women. This may help the body maintain bone health after estrogen levels naturally decline.
A 2022 study of 3,530 postmenopausal women found that participants who drank 1-3 cups of green tea each day had significantly lower rates of osteopenia (weak bones) and osteoporosis (low bone mass) compared to those who drank no green tea or drank less than 1 cup per day.
Scientists also found that people with a genetic predisposition to drink more tea were more likely to have increased bone mineral density. This was most noticed among people between the ages of 45 and 60.
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Source: Ferra
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