> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.beoptimal.ca/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.beoptimal.ca/foundational-protocols/dietary-optimization-meta-protocol/diet-selection-sub-protocol/summary-of-dietary-protocol-effectiveness.md). # Summary of dietary protocol effectiveness {% hint style="info" %} Last updated: May 6, 2024 Conflicts to declare: None. Please remember to consult with a healthcare provider prior to undertaking any of the protocols available here. {% endhint %} The evidence for specific dietary protocols has been taken from [the Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2021 guideline document on dyslipidemia (high cholesterol).](https://onlinecjc.ca/article/S0828-282X\(21\)00165-3/fulltext#sec0028) Outside of high cholesterol, the following table ([taken from Appendix S4 of the guideline document](https://onlinecjc.ca/cms/10.1016/j.cjca.2021.03.016/attachment/39f9128c-f265-4776-a437-ee3374136df0/mmc1.pdf)) applies in situation where you do **not** need a dietary intervention to address **a specific medical disorder**, in which case you should consult with your healthcare provider and a licensed dietician prior to implementing a diet.

"major CV events" = heart attack or stroke, "LDL-C" = low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (calculated), "CVD" = cardiovascular disease, "CHD" = coronary heart disease, "CV mortality" = cardiovascular mortality, "TG" = triglycerides

"HDL-C" = high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (calculated)

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