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Macro partitioning
Adherence to the DASH diet significantly reduces total cholesterol (-0.35 mmol/L) and LDL cholesterol (-0.28 mmol/L) within 8 weeks, with greater magnitude observed in male participants.
Adopt the DASH diet pattern: eat 6-8 servings of grains, 4-5 servings of vegetables, and 4-5 servings of fruits daily. Include 2-3 servings of low-fat dairy and limit meat to under 180g per day. You can expect a measurable drop in cholesterol within two months, especially if you are male.
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Приверженность диете DASH уже через 8 недель вызывала достоверное снижение уровней общего ХС (–0,35 ммоль / л), ЛНП (–0,28 ммоль / л) и ЛВП (–0,09 ммоль / л) без значимого влияния на уровень ТГ. Причем более значимые различия отмечались у участников исследования мужского пола [14].
Why this rating
Based on a specific 8-week trial cited in the review, supported by meta-analyses of prospective studies.
Source
Non-pharmaceutical treatment of dyslipidemia: review of current methods of diet and nutraceuticals
N. Polenova et al. · Kardiologiia · 2019
DOI 10.18087/cardio.2549
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