For years, many women have relied upon calcium supplements for strong bones. However, a recent government study suggests that calcium supplements offer only limited protection against broken bones.
Joan McGowan, director of the musculoskeletal diseases branch of the National Institutes of Health, was one of the researchers involved in the study, and was interviewed about it on CBS's Early Show.
One recommendation from the study was that people get their calcium and vitamin D from the foods in their diet, not supplements, which has always been the government's position, according to McGowan. She added that supplements be considered as an alternative to food sources.
This study is interesting in light of recent studies showing the benefits tea may confer upon bone health.
In a recent article on WebMD Medical News, it was reported that a study from England showed that tea may build and strengthen bones -- protecting women against osteoporosis. If milk is added to the tea, the benefit is boosted even more. Although several studies had cited caffeine intake a risk factor for osteoporosis and hip fracture in women, at least two European studies have reported that tea drinking protected against hip breaks.
Click here to read more about tea bone health benefits on WebMD.
Click here to read more about the calcium supplements study on the Early Show's Health News.
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