2. Alcoholic beverages
Beer, wine, and spirits all fall into this category.
Why they’re harmful:
- Interferes with vitamin D metabolism, which is essential for calcium absorption
- Reduces activity of bone-building cells (osteoblasts)
- Heavy drinking increases risk of fractures due to poor balance and falls
Important point:
Moderate intake may have less impact, but chronic or heavy drinking is strongly linked to bone loss (osteoporosis risk).
