Caffeine Considerations
Caffeine can affect calcium storage in our bodies. Studies involving postmenopausal women reveal a nuanced relationship. When calcium intake reached sufficient levels (recommended 1,200 mg per day for those over 50), caffeine produced no detrimental effects. The equation changed with inadequate calcium consumption. Under these conditions, caffeine equivalent to about three cups of coffee daily correlated with increased bone loss.
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