In this episode of the NatureCity Podcast, host and supplement expert Carl Pradelli revisits a popular topic and question from a past episode: Is caffeine bad for bone health? This time, he breaks down new research published in late 2025 that analyzed data from nearly 10,000 women over age 65 for a decade — revealing some surprising differences between coffee and tea when it comes to bone mineral density.
The new study confirmed the guidance Carl provided last time, which is moderate coffee intake is usually safe, especially if you’re meeting your calcium needs. But bone density may suffer with excess coffee consumption as detailed in this episode. Adding in a few alcoholic drinks regularly can make women even more vulnerable to coffee’s negative effects.
The study revealed a different outcome for tea drinkers. Tea may actually protect and support bone health - and the episode discusses the best types of tea to drink.
Carl also shares practical, realistic strategies for protecting bone health without giving up your morning cup of coffee. This includes taking a quality supplement to boost calcium intake.
Finally, Carl explains why bone health requires far more than calcium alone, and how NatureCity’s TrueOsteo+ and TrueOsteo formulas are designed to meet this challenge.
If you care about staying active and keeping your bones strong for the long haul, this episode is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
• What the newest long-term study reveals about coffee, tea, and bone density
• Why tea drinkers showed higher bone mineral density over 10 years
• When coffee consumption may negatively affect bone health
• How caffeine impacts calcium absorption (and why the effect is smaller than you think)
• Postmenopausal women and low-calcium diets need extra caution
• The surprising role alcohol plays in worsening coffee’s bone effects
• How tea polyphenols and catechins support bone-building activity
• Smart ways to enjoy coffee while protecting your bones
• Why calcium alone isn’t enough for strong, healthy bones
• How TrueOsteo+ and TrueOsteo support bone health
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Is caffeine ruining your bones?
01:13 – New study on caffeine and bone health
01:41 – Tea helps, too much coffee hurts
02:28 – Why tea supports bone strength
02:53 – You might pee out your calcium
03:19 – How much caffeine is actually safe?
04:03 – Coffee + alcohol: a bone health trap
04:48 – Smart tips for coffee lovers
06:00 – Why plant-based calcium matters
07:17 – Coffee isn’t the villain
