The Claim

In older Japanese women, regular cheese consumption is associated with higher average MMSE scores (28.4 vs. 27.6) compared to non-consumers.

Source: Association between the Intake/Type of Cheese and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Women in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Older Japanese women who regularly eat cheese have higher average scores on cognitive tests than those who do not eat cheese.

See the scientific wording

In older Japanese women, regular cheese consumption (any type) is associated with higher average MMSE scores (28.4 vs. 27.6) compared to non-consumers, suggesting a broader link between dairy intake and cognitive performance in this demographic.

Why this might work

Eating cheese releases special fats that enter the brain, calm inflammation, and boost a protein that helps brain cells connect and repair themselves, leading to better memory and thinking.

Supported mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Association between the Intake/Type of Cheese and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Women in Japan: A Cross-Sectional Cohort Study

    Older Japanese women who eat cheese tend to score a little higher on memory and thinking tests than those who don’t, and this study found that exact pattern in its data.

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