A recent study published in December 2024 in the Sleep Medicine journal suggests that eating cheese might help lower the risk of sleep apnea, a condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. Sleep apnea can lead to poor sleep quality and health issues like heart problems and high blood pressure, so finding simple ways to reduce the risk is important.
The researchers looked at genetic data from two large groups of people and found that those who ate more cheese were 27.6% less likely to develop sleep apnea. They believe this effect is linked to certain changes in the body, known as biomarkers. Six specific biomarkers, including blood pressure and hormone levels, were identified as playing a role in this connection.
Cheese is packed with nutrients like protein, calcium, and healthy fats, which are good for heart and metabolic health—areas that are also linked to sleep apnea. The study also found that cheese affects 23 other biomarkers, showing it may have a wide range of health benefits.
While this research is promising, more studies are needed to confirm the results and understand how they apply to different groups of people. Still, it’s an exciting step toward using simple dietary changes to address a serious health issue.
For cheese lovers, this is good news! Not only can cheese be a delicious part of your meals, but it might also help you sleep better and support overall health. This study highlights how everyday foods, like cheese, can play a big role in improving well-being in ways we’re just beginning to understand.
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A mendelian randomization study investigating the association between sleep apnea risk and cheese consumption through biomarker analysis by Yanjiang Yang (Department of Rheumatology and Immunology, The People’s Hospital of Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture, Kaili, 556000, Guizhou Province, China), Xiaorui Wang (School of Pharmacy, Chengdu University, Chengdu, 610106, China) Wenwen Yang (The First Clinical Medical College, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, 730000, Gansu Province, China)
Study: Eating Cheese May Reduce Your Risk of This Common Health Condition – Health.com
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