The more you consume, the more your bones weaken: 3 “Silent Ki.llers” that rob your body of calcium

3. The Caffeine Conundrum

Coffee, tea, and energy drinks may boost alertness, but caffeine has a downside for bones. It increases calcium loss through urine — about 5 milligrams per cup. While this is negligible for moderate drinkers, heavy caffeine users risk developing a calcium deficit over time, particularly if their diet is already lacking in the mineral.

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