The brain region called the hippocampus is the center of learning and memory in the brain, and the brain cells in this region are often the first to be damaged. That's why memory loss is often one of the earliest symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Most cheese contains some amount of iodine, but the exact amount depends on what type of cheese you're eating. An ounce of cheddar cheese, for example, contains 12 micrograms of iodine, which is 8 percent of the amount you need for the day. Mozzarella cheese is a good source of iodine as well, according to HealWithFood.org. Sheep and goat cheese supply iodine, too.
Eating cheese can help you meet the 3 recommended daily servings from the dairy group. A 1-ounce slice of cheddar has 113 calories, 6 grams of saturated fat, 7 grams of protein and 174 milligrams of sodium. It also contains 20% of the recommended daily dose of calcium and 14% of the recommended daily dose of phosphorus, plus lesser amounts of selenium and zinc.