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Debunking The Biggest Myths About Cheese [Science Explained] — Whalespan

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Debunking The Biggest Myths About Cheese [Science Explained]

Paul Saladino6m · 2024-10-11

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✓Well SupportedOdd-chain fatty acids found in dairy fats are consistently and strongly associated with improved health outcomes in humans.✓Well SupportedIncreased obesity likely contributes to higher estrogen levels in men due to increased adipose tissue and aromatase activity.✓Well SupportedLow-fat vegetarian diets are associated with a 26% decrease in testosterone.◐Partially SupportedDairy, especially raw cheese and butter, is associated with decreased inflammation and improved cardiovascular health markers.Not Supported

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The claim that cheese decreases sperm motility and morphology is likely based on observational studies of men with poor quality diets.

◐Partially SupportedPeople are thriving on animal-based diets that include meat, organs, fruit, and raw dairy.

◐Partially SupportedThe amount of estrogen in dairy and cheese is significantly lower than the amount of estrogen produced by the human body daily.

◐Partially SupportedConjugated linoleic acid (CLA) found in cheese decreases aromatase activity, lowers estrogen, and increases testosterone.

◐Partially SupportedHigh protein, high dairy diets in obese women undergoing weight loss interventions increase lean mass and decrease body fat.

◐Partially SupportedDairy fat is associated with leanness and better health outcomes.

◐Partially SupportedA diet high in cheese and meat can reduce testosterone levels within a couple of weeks by increasing body fat.

◐Partially SupportedDairy fat consumption is associated with leanness in children and adolescents.