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Get ready to cheer again, cheese lovers! We only just learned that full-fat cheese may be just as healthy as low-fat cheese. And now, we discover there’s a compound in aged cheese that may protect the heart and have anti-aging properties.
Southern Pimento Cheese with aged Cheddar | Photo by Holiday Baker
Spermidine is the compound in question. A naturally occurring “longevity agent”, spermidine plays a vital role in cellular health; it seems to work by destroying damaged and dysfunctional cells, which helps prevent disease.
As part of a larger study, researchers surveyed the diets of 800 Italians. They discovered that participants who ate more foods containing spermidine (also found in mushrooms and whole grains) had a 40-percent lower risk of heart failure — along with lower blood pressure and an overall reduced risk of heart disease. However, the study’s authors cautioned that more studies were needed before real conclusions could be drawn.
In the meantime, CHEESE!
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The main focus of the study was on rats and mice, with encouraging results. Researchers found that spermidine extended the lifespans of rats and mice and also led to better heart function. The results of the new study were published in the journal Natural Medicine.
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