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Study Links Butter Consumption to Higher Mortality Risk, Highlights Benefits of Plant-Based Oils

Research spanning 33 years and over 220,000 participants suggests replacing butter with plant-based oils could significantly reduce the risk of premature death.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 26: Cooking oils made from canola from Canada and soybeans are offered for sale at a grocery store on April 26, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The price of cooking oil has been rising globally as the war in Ukraine has limited the supply of sunflower oil, a drought in Canada has decreased the supply of canola oil, and Indonesia, the world's largest exporter of palm oil, recently announced a ban on its export as it deals with shortages and rising prices domestically. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Pouring extra virgin olive oil from a spoon to a glass container. Olive branches comes from the left and right. Some olive oil bottles are out of focus at background. Black olives are on the table and complete the composition. The composition is on a rustic wooden kitchen table. Predominant colors are gold, green and brown. High resolution 42Mp studio digital capture taken with Sony A7rII and Sony FE 90mm f2.8 macro G OSS lens
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Swapping less than a tablespoon of butter per day—around 10 grams—with the equivalent calories of a plant oil could lower cancer deaths and overall deaths by 17%.

Overview

  • A Harvard-led study found a 15% higher mortality risk among individuals with high butter consumption compared to those with low intake.
  • In contrast, participants who consumed the most plant-based oils, such as olive, canola, and soybean oils, had a 16% lower mortality risk.
  • Replacing just 10 grams of butter daily with plant-based oils was associated with a 17% reduction in overall mortality and cancer-related deaths.
  • Butter used for baking showed no significant health risks, but butter spread directly on foods was linked to higher mortality rates.
  • Experts recommend reducing butter intake and incorporating more plant-based oils into diets to improve heart health and lower cancer risks.