Plant compound in nuts, veggies, and fruit may lower diabetes, heart disease risk
A large NUTRITION 2025 study links phytosterol-rich diets to reduced risks of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Participants with the highest intake were 9% less likely to develop heart disease and 8% less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Phytosterols, found in plant foods like nuts and whole grains, may lower cholesterol and inflammation.
Type 2 diabetes increases the risk of developing heart disease. The risk of both conditions is affected by diet and lifestyle, and a healthy diet rich in plant-based foods is known to help prevent or delay both. Now, a large-scale study has found that these beneficial effects could be due to phytosterols, plant compounds that help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol from the diet.
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