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Butter Linked to 12% Cancer Risk; Oils Cut Mortality

3/19/2025

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that indulging in butter may raise cancer risk by 12% and increase overall mortality by 15%. Conversely, embracing plant-based oils can lower mortality rates by 16%. These findings underscore the importance of a balanced diet, blending unsaturated and limited saturated fats for optimal health.

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A groundbreaking study in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that indulging in butter may raise cancer risk by 12% and increase overall mortality by 15%. Conversely, embracing plant-based oils can lower mortality rates by 16%. These findings underscore the importance of a balanced diet, blending unsaturated and limited saturated fats for optimal health.