Drinking tea can provide the body with many health benefits, one of which is a lower risk of osteoporosis. In a meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences found that drinking tea can help increase bone mineral density, which may contribute to the prevention of osteoporosis. Earlier studies have evaluated the link between tea consumption and the risk of osteoporosis, but the results are inconsistent. Therefore, researchers from China reviewed existing observational studies to evaluate the association between tea consumption and the risk of osteoporosis.
For the current review, the Chinese researchers included 16 articles that examined a total of 138,523 individuals. Seven studies on bone mineral density showed that bone mineral density increased with tea consumption, while the remaining nine studies on fracture reported that tea consumption did not affect osteoporotic fracture.
The results of the meta-analysis show that tea consumption could increase bone mineral density. However, its effect on osteoporotic fracture needs more investigation. Based on these findings, the Chinese researchers conclude that drinking tea could help lower your risk of osteoporosis by increasing bone mineral density.