Is There Room for Butter in a Healthy Diet?

Is There Room for Butter in a Healthy Diet? - A Randomized Controlled Dietary Human Intervention

The aim of this study is to examine the effects in humans of a moderate butter intake on risk markers of cardiovascular disease compared to a diet with the same amount of olive oil (refined and therefore without polyfenols).

The primary parameters are total cholesterol, LDL- and HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. The secondary parameters are risk markers of diabetes type 2; plasma glucose and insuling as well as the inflammatory marker hs-CRP.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Sign written consent
• Age: 20-70 y
• BMI: 18.5 - 32 kg/m2
• Healthy men and women (with no known diseases)

Exclusion criteria

• Current or previously cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure
• Diabetes Mellitus or other severe chronic disease, including severe allergies
• Use of dietary supplements and blood donations prior to, and during the study
• Known or suspected abuse of alcohol, drugs or medication
• Pregnant or are planning pregnancy during the study period
• Extreme physical activity level (more than 10 hours tough physical activity pr. week)
• Participation in other research studies
• Inability, physically or mentally, to comply with the procedures required by the study protocol, as evaluated by the study staff