What are the health benefits and risks of butter?

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Butter is more than 80% fat and very calorie-dense. Consuming butter in high quantities can have adverse health consequences. But depending on the source of your butter, it may also offer some valuable nutrients.

Health benefits.

The health effects of butter largely depend on the diet of the cows it comes from. Cows eat grass in their natural environment. But in many countries, their menu is largely based on grain-based feeds.สมัคร UFABET  

Butter from grass-fed cows appears to be a better source of many nutrients than from cows fed grains. It contains more:

  • Vitamin K2: This little-known vitamin may help prevent many serious diseases. Including cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease.
  • Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA): Studies suggest that CLA, a fatty acid, can protect against cancer, obesity, and high blood pressure.
  • Butyric acid: A short-chain fatty acid in butter, the bacteria in your intestines also produce butyric acid. It can fight inflammation, improve digestive health, and may help prevent weight gain.
  • Omega-3: Grass-fed has less omega-6 and more omega-3. Which is important because most people already eat too much omega-6 fat.

Nonetheless, people generally consume in small amounts. And its contribution to the total dietary intake of these nutrients is low.