Can Drinking Cola Lead to Weaker Bones?
A can of soda after a long day can really be a pick-me-up , but can that crisp, bubbly cola be weakening your bones? New research has found that cola may be tied to lower bone mineral density, a risk factor for osteoporosis, especially in older women. And it’s not just regular, sugary cola, but also diet and decaffeinated colas that are tied to brittle bones. Researchers compared the bone mineral density of more than 2,500 men and women. Bone mineral density is way of measuring the makeup of one’s bones to determine their overall strength. Those with low bone mineral density are at greater risk for osteoporosis and serious fractures. Each participant also answered a survey about their general dietary habits. For women in the study, cola consumption was strongly linked to lower bone mineral density in their hips, no matter what kind of cola a woman drank on a regular basis. There was no link between cola and bone strength for men. “The more cola the women drank, the lower their bone min
