The five drinks that are most harmful to your bones, according to health experts.

The Five Drinks That May Be Less Healthy for Your BonesNo single drink will automatically weaken your bones, but drinking certain beverages frequently as part of an overall unhealthy diet may affect bone health. Strong bones depend on factors such as adequate calcium, vitamin D, protein, regular weight-bearing exercise, and avoiding smoking.

Here are five types of drinks that may be worth limiting:

1. Sugary Soft Drinks

Regular sugar-sweetened sodas can contribute to poor overall nutrition if they replace healthier beverages such as milk or fortified plant-based drinks. Frequent consumption is also associated with other health concerns, including weight gain.

2. Alcohol

Heavy or long-term alcohol use can interfere with bone formation and increase the risk of falls and fractures.

If you drink alcohol, follow your country’s recommended limits or discuss what’s appropriate for you with your healthcare provider.

3. Highly Sweetened Coffee Drinks

Coffee itself can be part of a healthy diet for most adults. However, large, sweetened coffee beverages may contain significant amounts of added sugar and calories.

High caffeine intake may slightly reduce calcium absorption, but this is generally not a concern for people who consume adequate calcium.

4. Energy Drinks

Many energy drinks contain large amounts of caffeine and added sugar. Excessive caffeine may affect sleep and, in very high amounts, could contribute to lower calcium balance.

5. Sugary Specialty Drinks

Frequent consumption of sugary beverages such as sweetened teas, flavored fruit drinks, and some specialty beverages may crowd out more nutritious choices and contribute to an overall diet that doesn’t support bone health.