The Claim
Higher cheese intake of more than 31 grams per day is associated with a 28% lower risk of incident dementia over a 22-year period in middle-aged Finnish men compared to cheese intake of less than 0.7 grams per day.
What the research says
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Middle-aged Finnish men who ate more than 31 grams of cheese per day had a 28% lower incidence of dementia over 22 years than those who ate less than 0.7 grams per day.
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Higher cheese intake of more than 31 grams per day is associated with a 28% lower risk of incident dementia over a 22-year period in middle-aged Finnish men, compared to those consuming less than 0.7 grams per day, suggesting a potential protective role of cheese in long-term cognitive health.
Cheese contains proteins that break down into small molecules during digestion. These molecules enter the bloodstream and reduce inflammation in the brain. They also help blood vessels in the brain stay open and flexible, allowing more oxygen and nutrients to reach brain cells. This keeps brain cells healthy and prevents damage that leads to dementia.
What the research says
1 studyScientists followed Finnish men for 22 years and found that those who ate at least a small slice of cheese daily were less likely to develop dementia than those who ate almost none. This suggests cheese might be linked to better brain health over time.
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