New research reveals that higher butter consumption is associated with increased cancer and total mortality, while plant-based oils like olive, soybean, and canola reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cancer-related deaths.
Study: Butter and Plant-Based Oils Intake and Mortality. Image Credit: vectorfusionart / Shutterstock.com
A recent JAMA Internal Medicine study compares how the consumption of butter or plant-based oil impacts total and cause-specific mortality.
Dietary fat and mortality risk
Although the consumption of butter, which is rich in saturated fats, has been associated with adverse health outcomes, including an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, recent studies examining the potential mortality risk attributed to butter consumption have produced mixed…