Hip Fracture

Foods That May Help

Foods linked to Hip Fracture in the research literature.

• Green TeaReduces risk of

  Habitual tea consumption associated with significantly lower hip fracture risk, but Minnesota Green Tea Trial found no significant bone mineral density benefit

  Source: How Not to Age

Compounds That May Help

Bioactive compounds linked to Hip Fracture in the research.

• Vitamin CProtects against
  50 mg per day

  5% lower hip fracture risk for every 50mg of vitamin C per day (about one orange)

  Source: How Not to Age

• Vitamin CReduces risk of

  Dose-response meta-analysis shows dietary vitamin C intake reduces risk of hip fracture and osteoporosis

  Source: How Not to Age

Risk Factors

Foods and compounds that may contribute to Hip Fracture.

• Dairy Milk

  Swedish study of 100,000 people found milk increased bone and hip fracture rates; Harvard study of 200,000 confirmed adverse effects

  Source: How Not to Age

• Saturated fat

  Intake of saturated fat significantly associated with increased hip fracture risk

  Source: How Not to Age

• Calcium

  RCTs suggest 64% greater risk of hip fractures with calcium supplementation vs placebo

  Source: How Not to Age

Sources

• How Not to Age