25-Year Study Reveals High-Fat Cheese May Reduce Dementia Risk

• A 25-year study in Sweden found that consuming 50 grams or more of high-fat cheese daily was associated with a reduced risk of dementia.
• Dementia is an incurable brain disease affecting memory and cognitive abilities, with symptoms potentially appearing from age 30-40.
• The study, published in Neurology, included 27,670 adults, with 3,208 developing dementia over the period.
• Participants who ate more high-fat cheese (like Brie, Gouda, Cheddar) had a 10% dementia rate, compared to 13% for those who ate very little.
• Experts caution that this study shows correlation, not causation, emphasizing the importance of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle.

Why It Matters: Daily consumption of high-fat cheese may lower dementia risk, but a balanced lifestyle remains crucial.