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A new study by scientists in Japan suggests that consuming cheese at least once a week may help reduce the risk of developing dementia. The research, which involved about 8,000 participants aged 65 or under, found that the risk of dementia was 24 per cent lower in those who ate cheese weekly. Over the three-year study period, 3.4 per cent of cheese consumers developed dementia, compared to 4.45 per cent of non-consumers. Scientists propose that nutrients in dairy products, such as proteins, essential amino acids, and vitamin K2, could support neuronal maintenance and vascular health. However, the study concluded that further research is needed before definitive recommendations can be made.
