It’s time to set the record straight: butter is packed with health benefits, and out trumps any substitute out there: faux butter, margarines and greasy yellow spreads are not at all the same as rich, creamy, organic grass fed butter.
Butter is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats and studies have proven that it helps to prevent heart disease, improve eyesight, balance hormones, strengthen bones and increase nutrient absorption.
Butter alternates are unnatural, packed with Trans fats and colorants and don’t offer many health benefits, despite the marketing claims. By choosing an organic, natural butter, whether you prefer salted or unsalted, you will be reaping the benefits of a highly nutritious substance made from pure, churned cow’s milk.
Here are 12 health benefits of butter
1. It Prevents Heart Disease
Studies have proven that regular butter consumption in moderation can reduce the risk of heart disease by as much as 69%! The excellent source of Vitamin K helps to prevent artery calcification, which dramatically reduces the risk of heart attacks, stroke and hardened arteries.
2. It Regulates Hormone and Thyroid Function
Butter is full of highly absorbable Vitamin A, which has been proven to help in regulating hormones and promoting a healthy thyroid function. 100 grams meets 49% of the daily recommended amount of Vitamin A.
3. It Combats Fungal Infections
Lauric acid is an excellent anti-fungal compound, and butter is a rich source of it. This helps to prevent fungal infections, as well as reducing the symptoms of candida overgrowth.
4. It Improves Fertility in Men and Women
Real butter is an excellent source of selenium, which is a trace mineral that has proven to increase fertility both in men and women. By eating more butter you will improve your chances of starting a family.
5. It Prevents Night Blindness 
Because of the dense source of highly absorbable Vitamin A, butter has proven to prevent night blindness and macular degeneration. This makes butter an excellent choice for maintaining healthy eyes.
6. It Boosts Immunity
The incredible supply of Omega 3 fatty acids offers your immune system a boost, which helps to keep it at peak strength to combat colds and flu.
7. It’s Great for Your Teeth and Bones
Butter contains a rich dose of calcium and Vitamin D, which helps to strengthen your skeletal system. Vitamin D in particular helps to promote calcium absorption, which further helps to repair and build strong, healthy bones.
8. It Gives You Energy
Every tablespoon of butter contains 102 calories and offers 35% fat, which is a dense source of slow burning energy. By including butter in your diet you help to prevent fatigue, reduce stress and give your body plenty of fuel to work with.
9. It Prevents Oxidative Stress
Free radical damage caused by pollution and the sun’s harmful UV rays can lead to a host of health problems, and butter is the perfect solution. It contains plenty of antioxidants which prevent free radical damage, boosting your cells back to life.
10. It Prevents Cancer
Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is a powerful substance that butter contains, and studies have proven that it prevents cancer. CLA also helps to boost immunity and eliminate toxicity in the body, making it a powerful ally in the battle against the development of cancer cells.
11. It Improves Nutrient Absorption 
A remarkable substance known as ‘Activator X’ is found in real butter and studies have proven and re-proven that it significantly improves nutrient absorption in the digestive process. This means that by eating butter, you are increasing the quality of your nutritional intake, as it boosts the absorption of every single vitamin and mineral that passes through your body.
12. It’s Vitamin and Mineral Rich
Butter contains Vitamins A, E, D and K, as well as minerals calcium, chromium, copper, manganese and selenium. It’s a highly nutritious calorie source, offering plenty of benefits for every system in your body, and the special ‘Activator X’ compound boosts its benefits even more.
Disclaimer: Butter is a high fat food source, which means that it is best taken in moderation. To ensure that you buy real butter, look for organic, raw grass fed sources of butter, which will be clearly labeled.
“You are what you eat, so don’t be fast, cheap, easy or fake!”- Anonymous.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butter
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/magazine-features/is-butter-really-back/
https://www.k-vitamins.com/index.php?page=Cardiac
https://americannutritionassociation.org/newsletter/margarine-or-butter
