Alcohol has been associated with an increased risk of hip fracture. The problem, Dr. Werbach explains, is that drinking to the point of intoxication makes hip-fracturing falls more likely. But a little alcohol does not appear to increase risk of osteoporosis, he says. Alcohol contains phytoestrogens that help prevent osteoporosis. Kill your cola .
Meat contributes to osteoporosis because it's high in protein and phosphorus.
Two recent studies show a link between soft-drink colas and osteoporosis. One study of 57 children showed that as their cola consumption increased, their calcium blood levels decreased. The other surveyed 127 teens about their soft-drink consumption and history of fractures. Carbonated beverages other than colas showed only a slight association with fractures. But colas showed a strong link to fractures in the girls.