FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE – A long‑term Swedish study has found that eating more than 50 grams of high‑fat cheese a day may be linked to a 13% lower risk of developing dementia.
Researchers at Lund University tracked more than 27,000 adults over 25 years and found that people who regularly consumed cheeses with more than 20% fat — including brie, gouda, cheddar and mozzarella — showed a lower incidence of dementia than those who ate little or none.
The study did not find the same effect in low‑fat cheese, milk or yogurt, suggesting the protective link may be specific to high‑fat varieties.
Scientists say the findings challenge long‑held assumptions about fatty foods and brain health, but caution that the results do not prove cause and effect.
Dementia affects millions worldwide, and cases are expected to triple by 2050. Researchers say diet may play a role in reducing risk, but warn against viewing any single food as a cure. They note that lifestyle changes over the 25‑year study period mean more research is needed to understand how cheese consumption may influence brain health.