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Lipid Support Stack

Also known as: Cholesterol support stack

A
Evidence

Cholesterol management: plant sterols, fish oil, soluble fiber, and optional red yeast rice.

Primary uses

  • Cholesterol
  • LDL reduction
  • HDL support
  • Triglycerides

How it works

  • Absorption blocking
  • Triglyceride reduction
  • Bile acid binding
  • HMG-CoA inhibition

Dosage

Typical range
Plant sterols 2g + Fish oil 2-4g + Fiber 5-10g + Optional RYR with CoQ10
Timing
Sterols/fiber with meals, fish oil with food
With food
Yes (especially sterols)
Duration
Ongoing
Special populations
High cholesterol, statin-intolerant

Forms

  • Separate products

Safety

Common side effects

  • GI (fiber)
  • Fish burps
  • Muscle pain (RYR)

Contraindications

  • Liver disease (RYR)
  • Bleeding disorders (fish oil)

Evidence notes

Comprehensive lipid management

Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.

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