Is it true that drinking tea can prevent osteoporosis in the elderly?

　　British researchers have found that elderly people who regularly drink tea can increase bone density, prevent bone hyperplasia, and reduce fractures, especially hip fractures.

　　Dr. Kate Kehoe of the University of Cambridge Medical School and colleagues surveyed 1,200 women aged 65 to 76 on their tea drinking habits and bone density. In the UK, drinking tea has become popular, and 90% of women drink tea. All women who participated in the test completed the answer sheet, which included information about them. healthy and lifestyle questions, and asked them to answer the questions about the tea and drinks they drink every day. coffee amount.

　　The survey results show that after removing factors such as smoking, drinking coffee, and hormone replacement therapy, women who drink tea have higher lumbar spine and hip bone density than those who do not drink tea. However, drinking tea has little effect on the bone density of the femoral neck and upper end of the femur, where the most fractures occur.

　　Studies have also found that adding milk to tea is more helpful.

　　In response to this research report, some nutritionists said that drinking tea is certainly beneficial to elderly Preventing osteoporosis is beneficial, but to prevent fractures, just drinking tea is not enough. The elderly should also take appropriate calcium and vitamin D supplements, limit alcohol consumption, not smoke, and maintain appropriate physical activity. exercise。