Recommendations for the management of dyslipidaemia.
IAS guidelines67
International Atherosclerosis Society recommendations for the management of dyslipidaemia:
- Reduce saturated fatty acids (to <7% of total energy), and trans fatty acids (to 1% of total energy)
- Replace excess saturated fatty acids with monounsaturated/polyunsaturated fatty acids or complex carbohydrates
- Consume fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
- Eat foods low in sodium and high in potassium
- Reduce dietary cholesterol
- Consume lots of fruit, vegetables and fibre
- Limit alcohol to 2 servings per day for men and 1 serving per day for women
- Increase soluble fibre
- Consider adding plant sterols / stanols to lower LDL-cholesterol
ESC/EAS Guidelines for the management of dyslipidemias2
Lifestyle interventions to reduce total cholesterol and LDL-cholesterol include:
- Reduce dietary saturated and trans fats
- Increase dietary fibre
- Utililize functional foods with added plant sterols
- Increase physical activity