The Claim
A daily intake of at least 50 grams of high-fat cheese is associated with a 13% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia over a median follow-up period of 25 years in a cohort of 27,670 Swedish adults, after adjustment for lifestyle factors and other dietary patterns.
What the research says
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People who eat at least 50 grams of high-fat cheese every day have a 13% lower risk of developing any form of dementia and a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia over 25 years, compared to those who eat less, based on observations in a large Swedish adult population.
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Higher daily intake of high-fat cheese (≥50 grams) is associated with a 13% lower risk of all-cause dementia and a 29% lower risk of vascular dementia over a median follow-up of 25 years in a Swedish cohort of 27,670 adults, independent of lifestyle factors and other dietary patterns, suggesting that specific high-fat dairy products may influence long-term neurodegenerative risk.
Eating high-fat cheese daily provides specific fatty acids and bioactive compounds that strengthen blood vessels in the brain and calm harmful inflammation, which protects brain cells from damage over time.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Dementia
People who ate at least 50 grams of full-fat cheese every day for 25 years were less likely to get dementia, especially vascular dementia, than those who ate less — even when accounting for other healthy habits.
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