Is There Room for Butter in a Healthy Diet?
Is There Room for Butter in a Healthy Diet?
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