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Summary of dietary protocol effectiveness

This page summarizes the beneficial effects of different dietary protocols.

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Last updated: May 6, 2024

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Please remember to consult with a healthcare provider prior to undertaking any of the protocols available here.

The evidence for specific dietary protocols has been taken from

Outside of high cholesterol, the following table () 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.

Disclaimer: The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no healthcare-provider/patient relationship is formed. The content of this article is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and the use of this information is provided. Prior to taking any action based on the information on this page, you should speak to your licensed healthcare provider. Our licensed PHC-Nurse Practitioner coaches can assist you with individualized implementation of this protocol and others.

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the Canadian Cardiovascular Society 2021 guideline document on dyslipidemia (high cholesterol).
taken from Appendix S4 of the guideline document
"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)