It can cause an increase in LDL ‘bad’ cholesterol.

“Butter is high in saturated fat.

“Eating a diet high in saturated fats increases your LDL (“bad”) and HDL cholesterol.

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It can lead to heart disease.

“Saturated fat leads to a buildup of plaque in the arteries, decreasing the efficiency of blood flow.

Eventual effects of this plaque can be heart attack, heart disease, and stroke.”

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It can contribute to the development of visceral fat.

Studiesshow that eating too much butter can increase your chances of developing visceral fat.

It can lead to obesity.

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And it’s not just the development of visceral fat that can be an issue.

“[Butter] contributes to weight gain,” saysChrissy Arsenault, MBA, RDN, LD.

“Butter has over 100 calories per tablespoon.

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Obesity can lead to other health issues, like heart disease, diabetes, and even certain cancers.”

“An increase in these two biometric markers will raise one’s risk of heart disease or stroke significantly.

This is because cholesterol and circulating fat can cause artery blockages, a serious contributor to cardiovascular issues.”

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It’s associated with an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia.

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