
Incremental, plant-based dietary changes can improve glycemic control, weight, and lipid outcomes while complementing cardiometabolic pharmacotherapy in routine pharmacy practice.

Hana Kahleova, MD, PhD, MBA, is director of clinical research at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.

Incremental, plant-based dietary changes can improve glycemic control, weight, and lipid outcomes while complementing cardiometabolic pharmacotherapy in routine pharmacy practice.

Replacing animal products—particularly processed meats—with plant-based foods, including some processed options, can lower cardiometabolic risk and offer pharmacists practical counseling opportunities alongside medication therapy.