A caffeine diet can alter the mechanical properties of the bones of young ovariectomized rats.

The general public widely consumes caffeine which is contained in various foods, beverages, and over-the-counter medications. The relationships between caffeine intake and bone fractures is controversial. Therefore, the aim of the current study was to determine what effects, if any, caffeine intake in early life exerts on mechanical properties and mineral contents of bone in growing ovariectomized rats.