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Does adding 1 teaspoon of nescafe to 180 ml of fresh full fat milk reduce the calcium absorption and its effectiveness to the bones ?
May 21, 2014
Caffeine found in coffee does produce a small increase in calcium excretion and a very small decrease in calcium absorption. But the body compensates by decreasing calcium excretion 2 to 3 hours later, so the net effect on calcium is unchanged. Studies show that in moderation, drinking coffee has no effect on bone health. In order to ensure stronger and healthier bones, one should consume a diet adequate in calcium, providing 1000 mg/day for women 19-50 years.
Studies show that a cup of coffee causes a calcium loss of 2-4 mg, a negligible figure when compared to the amount of calcium in the diet (for example: 1 cup of milk has 300 mg, a 30 g slice of cheese has about 150-200 mg).
Adding milk to your coffee can indeed help you meet your calcium needs especially if you don’t like the taste of milk.
Milk is the best source of calcium; it has a very high calcium content: one cup contains about 300 mgs. The calcium in milk is easily absorbed. Additionally, milk contains vitamins A, D, B12, which are essential for bone health.
It would be wise to follow these tips:
-Prepare your coffee with a full glass of milk which helps you meet your needs in calcium.
-Go for low-fat or zero-fat milk with your coffee to get the calcium but not the fat.
-Add sugar in moderation to enhance taste, but not too much (think calories).
-Make sure your diet is adequate in calcium by eating 3 dairy servings per day.
-Drink coffee in moderation
Studies show that a cup of coffee causes a calcium loss of 2-4 mg, a negligible figure when compared to the amount of calcium in the diet (for example: 1 cup of milk has 300 mg, a 30 g slice of cheese has about 150-200 mg).
Adding milk to your coffee can indeed help you meet your calcium needs especially if you don’t like the taste of milk.
Milk is the best source of calcium; it has a very high calcium content: one cup contains about 300 mgs. The calcium in milk is easily absorbed. Additionally, milk contains vitamins A, D, B12, which are essential for bone health.
It would be wise to follow these tips:
-Prepare your coffee with a full glass of milk which helps you meet your needs in calcium.
-Go for low-fat or zero-fat milk with your coffee to get the calcium but not the fat.
-Add sugar in moderation to enhance taste, but not too much (think calories).
-Make sure your diet is adequate in calcium by eating 3 dairy servings per day.
-Drink coffee in moderation
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