A large-scale study conducted in Sweden<\/b> has shown that the regular consumption of high-fat cheese and cream may be linked to a reduced risk of developing dementia.<\/p>\n
According to the research published in the journal Neurology<\/i><\/b>, scientists monitored more than 27,000 individuals<\/b> over a period of 25 years<\/b>. The results revealed that those who consumed an average of 50 grams of full-fat cheese per day had a 13% lower risk<\/b> of dementia compared to the group that consumed small amounts of the product. The difference was particularly striking in cases of vascular dementia<\/b>, where the risk was nearly a third lower.<\/p>\n
A similar trend was observed with the consumption of high-fat cream, which reduced the probability of the disease by 16%<\/b>. Researchers note that this effect applies only to full-fat products, such as Cheddar, Brie, and Gouda<\/b>. Interestingly, low-fat cheese, milk, butter, and yogurt did not show a similar impact on brain health.<\/p>\n
While the study does not directly prove that dementia can be prevented solely through high-fat dairy products, it challenges the long-standing belief regarding the absolute harmfulness of fats.<\/p>\n
Scientists suggest that not all dairy products are equally beneficial for brain health, and further study is required to understand why specifically cheese and cream have a protective effect on the body.<\/p>\n