Jarlsberg Cheese That’s Actually Good For You Identified By Scientists | KNEWS AFFAIRS

Source: Metro UK

A recent study suggests that a popular variety of Norwegian cheese may be able to assist stop the process of bone loss.

According to the findings, consuming a modest amount (57 grammes) of Jarlsberg cheese on a regular basis can help prevent the breakdown of bone tissue without increasing cholesterol levels.

Researchers believe that the health benefits of the Nordic dairy product are distinct from those of other varieties of cheese and cannot be found in any other cheese.

Jarlsberg is a cheese that is nutty, mild, semi-soft, and riddled with holes. It is created from the milk of cows.

It gets its name from a town located in Eastern Norway with the same name.

Although the experts believe that additional study is necessary, they have high hopes that in the not too distant future, the cheese will play a role in the prevention of osteoporosis and diabetes.

The results of earlier studies revealed that it raises levels of osteocalcin, a hormone that contributes to the development of strong bones and teeth in humans.

It was not apparent whether this link solely extended to Jarlsberg cheese or whether it applied to all varieties of cheese.

In order to find out, the researchers conducted an experiment in which they gave 66 healthy women either 57 grammes of Jarlsberg or 50 grammes of Camembert cheese on a daily basis for a period of six weeks.

All of the participants were in excellent physical shape, and their average age was 33.

After that, the individuals in the group who had been nibbling on Camembert were given Jarlsberg to nibble on for the subsequent six weeks.

Although the fat and protein content of both cheeses are comparable, the vitamin K2 content of Camembert is significantly lower than that of Jarlsberg.

One type of vitamin K2 can be found in animal products like liver, while others can be found in fermented foods like cheese and are formed from bacteria. Vitamin K2 can also be found in animal goods like liver.

Blood samples were taken from the participants so that researchers could analyse them for essential proteins such as osteocalcin and PINP, a peptide that helps bones regenerate themselves and maintain their youthful appearance.

Blood samples taken after Jarlsberg use for a period of six weeks demonstrated crucial evidence of bone repair as well as an increase in vitamin K2.

The levels of PINP in those who ate Camembert did not alter, although the levels of other indices of bone health decreased modestly.

After switching to Jarlsberg, there was a discernible increase not just in the levels of PINP but also in the levels of the chemical and biological indicators.

When participants switched from Camembert to Jarlsberg, their blood fat levels went up somewhat, but their cholesterol levels went down. Both of these changes were statistically significant.

People whose diets included Jarlsberg experienced a reduction of 3 percent in the quantity of glucose found in their red blood cells, whereas those whose diets included Camembert experienced an increase of 2 percent.

After substituting Jarlsberg with the previous cheese, the glucose levels returned to normal.

The levels of calcium and magnesium, both of which can lead to bone fragility, fell in people who consumed Jarlsberg but did not change in those who consumed Camembert.

Bacteria found in cheese create DNHA, which, according to the findings of some earlier study, may prevent bone loss and enhance the production of new bone tissue.

They believe that this could explain why there has been an increase in osteocalcin.

According to Dr. Helge Elnar Lundberg of the Skjetten Medical Center in Norway, who was the author of the study, "Daily consumption of Jarlsberg cheese has a favourable effect on osteocalcin and other markers of bone turnover, as well as glycated haemoglobin and lipids."

According to Professor Sumatra Ray, Executive Director of the NNEdPro Global Centre for Nutrition and Health, which is a co-owner of the journal, "This study shows that while calcium and vitamin D are known to be extremely important for bone health, there are other important factors at play such as vitamin K2, which is perhaps not as well known." 

"This study shows that while calcium and vitamin D are known to be extremely important for bone health, there are other important factors in play such as vitamin K2, which is perhaps not as well known

Cheese, which has generally been regarded as a uniform food item in dietary study, can have significantly different nutrient compositions depending on how it is prepared. "Different ways of preparation result in significant changes in the nutrient composition of cheese."

"Future studies ought to delve at this," says the author.

Given the limited sample size of young and otherwise healthy participants in this study, the findings should be regarded with the utmost caution.

"It ought not to be construed as an advice to consume a particular variety of cheese," the author writes.

The findings were documented in an article that was published in the BMJ's Nutrition, Prevention, and Health journal.

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