The Claim
Among older Japanese women, consumption of Camembert cheese is significantly associated with higher cognitive scores on the MMSE (28.7) compared to consumption of other cheeses (28.3), suggesting a unique association specific to this fermented variety.
What the research says
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Older Japanese women who eat Camembert cheese have slightly higher cognitive test scores than those who eat other cheeses.
See the scientific wording
Among older Japanese women who consume cheese, Camembert cheese is the only type significantly associated with higher cognitive scores, with consumers scoring 28.7 on the MMSE compared to 28.3 for those consuming other cheeses, suggesting a potential unique effect of this fermented variety.
Eating Camembert cheese releases special fats made during fermentation that enter the brain, calm inflammation in brain tissue, and increase a protein that helps brain cells connect and repair themselves, leading to better memory and thinking.
What the research says
1 studyIn this study, older Japanese women who ate Camembert cheese scored slightly higher on memory tests than those who ate other cheeses, and they were also less likely to have mild memory problems. This suggests Camembert might be special, but it doesn’t prove it causes better memory.
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