The Claim
Higher cheese consumption is associated with a 5% lower risk of all-cause mortality when comparing the highest to lowest intake categories, with a dose-response relationship showing a 2% reduction in risk per 30 grams per day, and this effect plateaus around 40 grams daily.
What the research says
Supports is higher
Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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People who eat more cheese have a slightly lower risk of dying from any cause compared to those who eat less, with the greatest benefit seen at about 40 grams per day.
See the scientific wording
Higher cheese consumption is associated with a 5% lower risk of all-cause mortality when comparing the highest to lowest intake categories, with a dose-response relationship showing a 2% reduction in risk per 30 grams per day, suggesting a potential protective effect that plateaus around 40 grams daily.
Cheese provides vitamin K2, which activates proteins that prevent calcium from building up in blood vessels, strengthen bones by helping them absorb calcium properly, and protect brain cells by supporting their survival and insulation. This reduces damage to the heart, bones, and brain, lowering the chance of death from chronic diseases.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who eat about 40 grams of cheese a day (roughly an ounce) were found to be slightly less likely to die from any cause over time compared to those who eat little or no cheese, and eating more than that doesn’t help much more.
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