00:00The moment cheese touches your tongue, your taste buds light up with pleasure.
00:04This isn't just about flavor. Cheese triggers the release of dopamine, your brain's feel-good chemical, making you crave more.
00:11As you chew, enzymes in your saliva begin breaking down the cheese.
00:15Once swallowed, your stomach acids get to work, dissolving the proteins and fats.
00:20Cheese is packed with calcium, which starts absorbing through your intestinal walls almost immediately, strengthening your bones and teeth.
00:27The protein in cheese, especially casein, breaks down into amino acids that your body uses to build and repair tissues.
00:35Meanwhile, the fats provide concentrated energy and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, and K that cheese naturally contains.
00:44Your gut bacteria feast on certain compounds in cheese, particularly in aged varieties, supporting your digestive health.
00:51The vitamin B12 in cheese boosts your nervous system, while zinc supports your immune function.
00:57However, cheese also contains sodium, which can temporarily increase water retention and raise blood pressure slightly.
01:04For those who are lactose intolerant, undigested lactose may cause bloating or discomfort,
01:09though aged cheeses contain less lactose and are often better tolerated.
01:13Within hours, the nutrients have been absorbed, providing your body with energy,
01:17building blocks for growth, and essential minerals, all from that simple, satisfying bite of cheese.
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