Nutritionists often advise avoiding dairy products, but scientists prove with this research that cheese is actually beneficial for health.
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark conducted a study in which they examined how the consumption of cheese affects health.
The research lasted 12 weeks and 139 adults participated.
The participants were divided into three groups. The first group consumed 80 g of full-fat cheese every day.
Another consumed the same amount of cheese with less fat.
The third group of respondents did not consume cheese, but consumed 80 g of other dairy products.
The research results showed that those who consumed cheese with the highest fat content did not have elevated bad cholesterol, insulin, blood sugar and triglycerides.
Also, no changes were noted in blood pressure and waist circumference.
What was particularly surprising in people who ate full-fat cheeses were the positive health changes.
The levels of their good HDL cholesterol increased, as a result of which the scientists concluded that cheese participates in protection against cardiovascular and metabolic diseases.
Other recent research has shown that cheese can help balance the gut flora.
However, cheese contains high amounts of sodium and saturated fat, so scientists suggest enjoying it in moderation.
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