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Butter Increases Death Risk; Plant Oils Slash It by 16%

3/7/2025

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A groundbreaking Harvard study of over 220,000 adults spanning three decades reveals a startling truth: indulging in butter raises mortality risk by 15%. In contrast, embracing plant-based oils like olive and canola can slash that risk by 16%. Just swapping 10g of butter daily for these healthier options could reduce overall death risk by an impressive 17%.

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A groundbreaking Harvard study of over 220,000 adults spanning three decades reveals a startling truth: indulging in butter raises mortality risk by 15%. In contrast, embracing plant-based oils like olive and canola can slash that risk by 16%. Just swapping 10g of butter daily for these healthier options could reduce overall death risk by an impressive 17%.