Posted on 08/03/2022 8:59:05 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A small (57 g) daily portion of Jarlsberg cheese may help to stave off bone thinning (osteopenia/osteoporosis) without boosting harmful low density cholesterol, suggest the results of a small comparative clinical trial.
The effects seem to be specific to this type of cheese, the findings indicate.
Jarlsberg is a mild and semi-soft, nutty-flavored cheese made from cow's milk.
Previous research indicates that it may help boost levels of osteocalcin, a hormone that is associated with strong bones and teeth.
Researchers studied women allocated to adding Jarlsberg (41) or Camembert cheese to their diet.
Jarlsberg and Camembert have similar fat and protein contents, but unlike Camembert, Jarlsberg is rich in vitamin K2, also known as menaquinone (MK), of which there are several varieties.
Jarlsberg is particularly rich in both MK-9 and MK-9(4H).
Blood sample analysis showed that the key biochemical markers of bone turnover, including osteocalcin, and vitamin K2 increased significantly after 6 weeks in the Jarlsberg group.
Among those in the Camembert group, levels of PINP remained unchanged while those of the other biochemical markers fell slightly. But they increased significantly after switching to Jarlsberg. PINP levels also increased.
Blood fats increased slightly in both groups after 6 weeks. But levels of total cholesterol and LDL (harmful) cholesterol fell significantly in the Camembert group after they switched to Jarlsberg.
Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c)—-the amount of glucose stuck in red blood cells—fell significantly (by 3%) in the Jarlsberg group, while it rose sharply (by 2%) in those eating Camembert.
Calcium and magnesium fell significantly in the Jarlsberg group but remained unchanged in the Camembert group, possibly reflecting increased uptake of these key minerals in bone formation, say the researchers.
"Daily Jarlsberg cheese consumption has a positive effect on osteocalcin, other [markers of bone turnover], glycated hemoglobin and lipids," write the researchers.
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According to post #18, that could be one of the soft cheeses that had the highest amounts of Vitamin K forms.
I make my own blue cheese, the study was specific enough for me. I try choose ones with MK9 and higher.
Keep in mind that a very small amount of a really high number MK may be equivalent to a large amount of a lower number MK.
I can’t prove it but I read a bunch on the subject and believe it.
Also i don’t worry at all about K1, a normal diet gets you plenty, would never supplement it. Also the benefits i am after come from k2 not k1.
I have made a lot of my own blue cheese and yogurt
” Currently, reduced-fat milk and yogurt are the most commonly consumed dairy products in the United States. In 2015, whole-fat milk accounted for 33% of milk sales, with the remaining 67% of milk purchased as reduced-fat milk (2%-fat, 1%-fat, and nonfat) (25). There is a recent trend of increasing full-fat milk and cheese consumption (25, 26), fueled by recent evidence that individuals who consume full-fat dairy products (measured by plasma dairy fat biomarkers) had a ≥43% lower risk of developing diabetes over the course of 15 y compared with persons who opted for low-fat dairy products (27, 28). Moreover, they found that greater intakes of high-fat dairy products, but not low-fat dairy products, were associated with less weight gain in the Women’s Health Study”
Interesting
Let me add my voice to the chorus. Please tell us the brand name. Thanks.
C.M. Thanks! Jarlsberg Cheese is much more enjoyable than Natto!
This post goes well with the Vit K prevents cellular death post earlier!
I’m lactose intolerant as well, but not as sensitive to it. I can eat some cheese, but not a lot. Lactose free milk.
My wife hates it when I cut the cheese.
We have to have our dairy.
🙂
I love moldy cheeses. Unfortunately, they are on my banned for life list, and a few other things as well. Messes with my anti-rejection meds.
Bump
Add me to the list of people who would like to know more about your K2 supplement.
I make my own blue cheese,....
I love bleu. Recipe, please?
While perusing archived articles I noticed that four people were curious about a K2 supplement mentioned at reply #8 that supposedly helps joint (knee) health, but they did not get an answer as to the brand name.
I found a supplement that matches the poster’s description of ingredients at Swanson Vitamins (where I do my supplement shopping)...
https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/life-extension-super-k-2600-mcg-90-sgels
Thanks, deks!
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