A simple solution to a longer life!

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A dietary swap that could lengthen your life?

Swapping butter for plant-based oils could trim your risk of early death by 17%, according to a new study.

“Even cutting back butter a little and incorporating more plant-based oils into your daily diet can have meaningful long-term health benefits.” 
-Daniel Wang, Brigham and Women’s

A study from Mass General Brigham, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, and the Broad Institute found that replacing butter with plant-based oils like soybean, canola, and olive oil could reduce the risk of premature death by up to 17%. Analyzing data from over 200,000 participants tracked for 30+ years, the research showed that higher butter consumption was linked to a 15% increased risk of death, particularly from cancer and cardiovascular disease, while greater use of plant-based oils was associated with a 16% lower risk. Published in JAMA Internal Medicine, the study highlights that swapping just 10 grams of butter daily with plant oils could significantly cut cancer and overall mortality. The findings suggest a simple dietary shift could yield major public health benefits, though the study’s focus on health professionals may limit its generalizability. Future research will explore the biological reasons behind these effects.

In addition to Zhang and Wang, Mass General Brigham authors include Katia S. Chadaideh, Yuhan Li, Yuxi Liu, Eric B. Rimm, Frank B. Hu, Walter C. Willett, and Meir J. Stampfer. Additional authors include Yanping Li, Xiao Gu, and Marta Guasch-Ferré.

This study was supported by research grants from the National Institutes of Health.

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