Swapping butter for corn or olive oil ‘could slash risk of early death’

Experts examined data for more than 221,000 adults, who were followed up for 30 to 50 years, and found butter actually seemed to drive up the risk of dying

A new study suggests swapping butter for plant oils could cut the risk of early death. Picture: Alamy/PA

Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 - 11:16

Jane Kirby, PA Health Editor

Swapping butter for corn, rapeseed or olive oil could slash the risk of an early death, new research suggests.

Experts examined data for more than 221,000 adults, who were followed up for 30 to 50 years, and found butter actually seemed to drive up the risk of dying.