A study published in the October issue of the "American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" suggests that women who want strong bones should drink as little cola as possible.
Dr. Katherine L. Tucker of Tufts University and her colleagues, after observing 1,413 adult women and 1,125 adult men, found that women who drank cola daily had lower bone mineral density in their femurs compared to women who drank cola less than once a month. Drinking cola had no effect on men's bone density.
The article points out that bone mineral density is closely linked to the risk of fractures. Women who frequently drink cola have significantly lower bone density in their femurs, and the more they drink, the more porous their bones become. The article states that this relationship exists whether one drinks regular cola, diet cola, or caffeine-free cola.
The article states that cola contains phosphoric acid, which not only reduces the body's absorption of calcium but also accelerates its loss. They also note that caffeine is also linked to osteoporosis.
The researchers said: "There is no evidence that occasional consumption of carbonated beverages like cola is harmful to bones. However, unless there is other evidence to rule out this effect, women who are concerned about osteoporosis should avoid drinking cola frequently." Dr. Katherine L. Tucker of Tufts University and her colleagues, after observing 1,413 adult women and 1,125 adult men, found that women who drank cola daily had lower bone mineral density in their femurs compared to women who drank cola less than once a month. Drinking cola had no effect on men's bone density.
The article points out that bone mineral density is closely linked to the risk of fractures. Women who frequently drink cola have significantly lower bone density in their femurs, and the more they drink, the more porous their bones become. The article states that this relationship exists whether one drinks regular cola, diet cola, or caffeine-free cola.
The article states that cola contains phosphoric acid, which not only reduces the body's absorption of calcium but also accelerates its loss. They also note that caffeine is also linked to osteoporosis.
The researchers said: "There is no evidence that occasional consumption of carbonated beverages like cola is harmful to bones. However, unless there is other evidence to rule out this effect, women who are concerned about osteoporosis should avoid drinking cola frequently."