The Claim
Consuming 15 grams of cheese per day is associated with a 5% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality, with no significant association observed for all-cause mortality.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.
People who eat 15 grams of cheese daily have a 5% lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who do not, but their overall risk of death from any cause is not different.
See the scientific wording
Consuming 15 grams of cheese per day is associated with a 5% lower risk of cardiovascular mortality, with no significant association observed for all-cause mortality, indicating that moderate cheese intake may specifically reduce heart disease-related death without affecting overall longevity.
Cheese contains special fats formed during fermentation that stop blood clots from forming, reduce swelling in blood vessels, and help the body get rid of bad cholesterol. These actions prevent arteries from becoming clogged, which lowers the chance of dying from heart disease without changing overall lifespan.
What the research says
1 studyEating a small amount of cheese every day—about the size of a thumb—is linked to a slightly lower chance of dying from heart disease, but not from other causes. This suggests cheese might help your heart without changing how long you live overall.
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