Roquefort cheese contains anti-inflammatory proteins and compounds that inhibit harmful bacteria like Chlamydia pneumoniae. In rodent studies, it reduced inflammation; in worms, Roquefort extract increased survival under stress more than five-fold. The speaker connects this to France's higher life expectancy and suggests Roquefort may promote longevity.
Roquefort, it's not just a legend, it's not just lore, it's a cheese with a real resume. Roquefort contains anti-inflammatory proteins, and extracts from Roquefort have even been shown to inhibit the growth of certain pathogenic bacteria like Chlamydia pneumoniae. And in rodent studies, even a tiny 10mg dose of Roquefort reduced signs of immune activation and inflammation. One paper even concluded, "The ability of this protein from Roquefort to inhibit the propagation of Chlamydia infection, as well as the anti-inflammatory and pro-regenerative effects of the Roquefort itself, may contribute to the low prevalence of cardiovascular mortality in France, where consumption of fungal fermented cheeses is the highest in the world." And on that note, life expectancy in France is 82 years. As compared to 77 years in the United States. And speaking of longevity, in another study in a worm model where the worms were exposed to harmful oxidative stress, roquefort extract increased survival more than 5-fold. Now, can we say from these worm data that roquefort will extend your life to 500 years? Maybe not, but it will make each year of your life more delicious. I promise you that.
