Cholesterol Plan

Here's the revised plan:

# Strategy Confidence Specific Actions Main Evidence
1 Modify Diet High Reduce saturated and trans fats. Increase intake of omega-3 fats and dietary fiber. Sacks et al., 2015
2 Regular Exercise High 150 minutes/week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise and strength training twice a week. Sarzynski et al., 2015
3 Weight Loss High Aim for a 5-10% reduction in body weight if overweight. Wing et al., 2011
4 Plant Sterols and Stanols High Consume foods fortified with plant sterols/stanols like certain margarines or dietary supplements. AbuMweis et al., 2008
5 Avoid Refined Carbohydrates and Sugars High Minimize intake of foods high in refined carbohydrates and sugars. Te Morenga et al., 2014
6 Monounsaturated Fats High Increase intake of foods rich in monounsaturated fats like avocados, nuts, and olives. Kris-Etherton et al., 2018
7 Soluble Fiber Supplements Moderate-High Incorporate soluble fiber supplements into your diet. Brown et al., 1999
8 Polyphenol-rich Foods Moderate Include foods like berries, green tea, and dark chocolate in your diet. Tresserra-Rimbau et al., 2014
9 Adequate Sleep Moderate Ensure 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Cappuccio et al., 2010
10 Probiotics Moderate Incorporate fermented foods or probiotic supplements into your diet. Khalesi et al., 2018
11 Time-Restricted Eating/Intermittent Fasting Moderate Limit the window during which you consume food each day or consider periodic fasting. Patterson et al., 2018
12 Stress Management Low-Moderate Incorporate mindfulness activities such as meditation or yoga into your daily routine. Steffen et al., 2017
13 Adequate Hydration Low Maintain regular water intake; guidelines suggest around 2 liters per day. Theoretical, lacks empirical support

Confidence levels based on strength of scientific evidence: systematic reviews and meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (highest), single randomized trials (high), cohort studies (moderate), case-control studies (low), and expert opinion (lowest).

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Sure, here's a table summarizing the three supplemental components with recommended daily doses:

# Supplement Daily Dose Primary Benefit Main Evidence
1 Psyllium Husk 5 grams (usually in 1 teaspoon) Soluble fiber for lowering LDL cholesterol Brown et al., 1999
2 Berries and Nuts (Whole Foods) Varied. For instance, a handful of nuts (1 oz.) and 1 cup of berries. Rich in polyphenols, fiber, and healthy fats Seeram et al., 2008; Bolling et al., 2010
3 NOW Foods Plant Sterols 1.5 to 2.4 grams Plant sterols/stanols for lowering LDL cholesterol AbuMweis et al., 2008

Ensure to follow the usage instructions on the supplement labels and consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen. Confidence: High, based on randomized trials indicating these substances can help in lowering LDL cholesterol.