A recent Japanese study found that eating cheese regularly, even once a week, may contribute to reducing the risk of dementia, according to what was published by the British newspaper The Independent.
The researchers explained that the study relied on analyzing data from about 8,000 participants aged 65 years or younger, half of whom eat cheese regularly, while the other half do not consume it. The study aimed to understand the effect of dairy products on cognitive health and brain function.
The results showed that the risk of developing dementia was 24% lower among participants who ate a piece of cheese weekly compared to others, while the incidence rate over three years was 3.4% among cheese consumers compared to 4.45% among those who did not eat it.
The results also showed that symptoms of dementia appeared later in those who ate cheese regularly. This is likely due to cheese containing proteins and amino acids that support the health of nerve cells, in addition to vitamin K2, which contributes to maintaining calcium levels and enhancing the health of blood vessels.
The research team confirmed that the results were modified after taking into account factors such as the general dietary pattern, income level and education, indicating that there is a need to conduct additional studies to determine the effect of different types and quantities of cheese before recommending final results.
