What is not debated is butter's cholesterol-raising effect. Butter increases the blood low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level, even when consumed in moderate amounts. As for saturated fat intake and the incidence of Cardiovascular disease, what emerges overall is the potential benefit of replacing saturated with unsaturated fats, especially when the latter are provided by vegetable oils. We sometimes hear butter consumption being promoted because of its high vitamin A content.
Admittedly, 100g of butter contains a large amount of vitamin A, but this benefit is of no great value, because butter is eaten in moderate amounts. In fact, one would have to eat 100g of butter daily to get the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin A. The best way to achieve the recommended allowance is to eat certain fruits and vegetables containing vitamin A precursors. In short, when talking about…
