Among the misconceptions regarding health, the idea that drinking coffee to limit the risk of osteoporosis persists. But is this really the case?
Health matter, coffee is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, the caffeine it contains would reduce the risk of premature death and help treat certain rare diseases. But on the other hand, it can be dangerous especially in case of hypertension or cholesterol.
In addition, it should be added that several received ideas circulate regarding this drink. One of the most common is that coffee would protect the bones and limit the risk of osteoporosis. To confirm or not this theory, researchers conducted a large meta-analysis.
They examined in detail 17 studies conducted around the world and involving more than 7,000 volunteers. Their findings were published in the journal Osteoporosis International.
An asset once morest the disease but on condition of consuming it in very large quantities
It appears from the study that coffee can indeed help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Even better, high consumption also reduces the risk of fracture of the patients concerned in the event of a fall. However, falls are the main cause of fractures in people over the age of 50.
However, the results of this meta-analysis should be qualified. Indeed, it is stated that high consumption compared to low or non-existent consumption reduces the risk of osteoporosis. Nevertheless, drinking too much coffee is also not recommended for health.
Excessive consumption can lead to the appearance of symptoms such as anxiety, heart palpitations, tremors or even headaches. In addition, the conclusion of this meta-analysis remains very weak with regard to certain elements such as medical history. In fact, it is not ideal to drink more coffee to avoid osteoporosis.
What are the dangers of osteoporosis?
As a reminder, osteoporosis is a disease that weakens the bones. If it affects mostly women, you should know that men can also suffer from it. However, the risks are increased in women, especially following menopause. On average, hospital admissions due to illness concern 3 women for every 1 man.
Among the risks associated with this disease, we find the multiplication of fractures. In 2022, no less than 400,000 osteoporosis-related fractures have been recorded. However, the latter can be very disabling because they concern sensitive areas such as the wrist, the vertebrae or the neck of the femur.
Today, treatments exist to limit the loss of bone density. However, factors like heredity can influence the onset of the disease and its impact on the health of the patient.
