According to the Spanish Heart Foundation, cheese is an excellent source of calcium, so it should be good for bones. Combined with vitamin D and lactose, it facilitates more effective absorption of nutrients.
In addition, cheese contains a high percentage of amino acids, folic acid and mineral salts. But beyond the above, the best thing about cheese is its flavor and its versatility in the kitchen, for many it is a staple.
We know that, as with everything, we should not abuse its consumption. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t mention this new discovery: cheese that helps our bone health.
Experts have discovered a very healthy cheese for the bone system
Experts warn us about the dangers of eating too much cheese. Especially for people who suffer from heart disease or are overweight, due to its high calorie content.
Now, it’s not all bad news. A new clinical study published in the journal BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health announced that there is a type of cheese that can contribute to rejuvenating our bone system.
This study suggests that this cheese can contribute to increased levels of osteocalcin. This is a very important hormone, linked to bone and dental health, and necessary for brain growth and function.
Our favorite find is Jarlsberg cheese. A cheese originally from Norway that was produced during the 19th century in the county that bears its name and whose recipe was rediscovered in the 1950s.
This cheese protects against bone erosion without affecting cholesterol levels
The researchers tested 66 healthy women. They found that eating a small serving of this soft, semi-soft cheese can help prevent bone density loss.
Loss of bone density, i.e. bone erosion, is associated with osteoporosis or osteoporosis. The best thing is that this happens without having to increase the amount of harmful LDL cholesterol in the body.
For 6 weeks, participants were randomly assigned a daily serving of 57 grams of Jarlsberg or 50 grams of Camembert cheese. At the end of this period, types of cheese were exchanged.
Jarlsberg cheese, compared to Camembert cheese, has been found to be higher in vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone (MK). Blood tests conducted on women confirmed this hypothesis.
Key biochemical markers of bone turnover increased significantly after 6 weeks in the Jarlsberg group. While no noticeable changes were observed in the group that took Camembert.
News like this is not enough to brighten our day. Now we know which type of cheese to turn to for better bone health, and on top of that, we have a new cheese to discover!
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