Eating 3g or more of oat beta-glucan daily through oatmeal, oat bran or oat-based foods to reduce LDL cholesterol.

Consuming 2g daily of plant sterols or stanols through fortified foods (spreads, yoghurts, drinks) or supplements.

A dietary pattern emphasising olive oil, fish, legumes, nuts, vegetables and whole grains while limiting red meat and processed foods.

A fermented rice product containing monacolin K, a naturally occurring compound chemically identical to lovastatin (a prescription statin).

Daily omega-3 supplementation (2–4g EPA/DHA) or 2–3 portions of oily fish per week to improve lipid profiles.

Increasing daily soluble fibre intake through psyllium husk, legumes, apples, pears and barley to lower LDL cholesterol.

At least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic exercise weekly combined with resistance training to improve lipid profiles.