What's inside cheese, and where does it go in your body?
Concentrated milk protein and fat with lots of calcium — and often a lot of sodium.
Notable for
Calcium, protein, B12, vitamin K2 in some aged cheeses; saturated fat and sodium.
Evidence & sources
Hard cheeses such as cheddar are concentrated sources of calcium. Evidence: established. Known: Listed in the NIH food-source table. Unknown: Many cheeses are also high in sodium and saturated fat. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (Current revision).