Hacettepe University Journal of the Faculty of Pharmacy
Plant Sterols and Metabolic Health: Current Evidence on Insulin Resistance and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Plant sterols are naturally occurring bioactive compounds widely recognized for their cholesterol-lowering effects. This narrative review critically evaluates current evidence regarding the role of phytosterols in insulin resistance, glucose metabolism, and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Literature was collected from PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar for studies Published between 2000 and 2024 using pre-defined keywords related to phytosterols, insulin resistance, and T2DM. Evidence from in-vitro and animal stud …