The 2026 ACC/AHA Dyslipidemia Guideline introduces five major changes: a new risk calculator (PREVENT replaces Pooled Cohort Equations), explicit LDL targets reinstated (below 55 mg/dL for highest-risk patients), universal Lp(a) testing for every adult, formal Class 3 (No Benefit) ratings for dietary supplements, and CAC score tiers tied directly to LDL goals. This article explains [...]
Medically reviewed by Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC, FMCP-M — Integrative Cardiologist, Holistic Heart Centers | Last updated: May 2026 Three cholesterol-lowering supplements have the strongest clinical evidence: citrus bergamot (LDL reductions averaging 55 mg/dL in meta-analyses), berberine (LDL reductions of approximately 18 mg/dL), and aged garlic extract (modest LDL effects but meaningful [...]
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