Tea found to drastically reduce bone fractures
New research suggests that regular tea consumption may be one of the most effective ways to reduce bone fractures. An Australian study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, analyzed the diet and lifestyle habits of almost 1,200 senior women with an average age of 80 over a period of 10 years. During the decade, the subjects suffered 288 breaks, including 129 hip fractures, but those who reported to drink at least 3 cups of tea a day were 30% less likely to break a bone over the decade than those who rarely or never consumed tea. The results held true when accounting for aggravating lifestyle choices such as smoking and lack of exercise, and corroborate earlier research on the subject. That said, scientists remain unsure whether the beneficial effects are due to flavonoids, fluoride or something else in the beverage.