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Study: Plant Oils Slash Death Risk by 16%

3/17/2025

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Swapping butter for plant-based oils like olive and canola could be a game-changer for your health. A study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that those who embraced these oils saw a 16% lower risk of death, while indulging in butter raised the risk by 15%. This research underscores the vital advantages of unsaturated fats over their saturated counterparts.

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Swapping butter for plant-based oils like olive and canola could be a game-changer for your health. A study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that those who embraced these oils saw a 16% lower risk of death, while indulging in butter raised the risk by 15%. This research underscores the vital advantages of unsaturated fats over their saturated counterparts.