Myristamide, a fatty acid amide found in Camembert cheese, enhances cognitive function and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) levels, offering potential insights into combating cognitive decline.
Study: Fatty acid amides present in Camembert cheese improved cognitive decline after oral administration in mice. Image Credit: melei5/Shutterstock.com
In a recent article in Neuroscience Research, researchers examined how Camembert cheese and its fat content affect memory in mice.
Their findings indicate that myristamide, a compound found in the cheese, may support improvements in brain functioning and memory by boosting levels of a protein called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).
Background
Fermented food products are created due to interactions between food and microbial enzymes,…