Clinical Protocol

7-Day Ox-LDL Defense Plan

A potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory strategy to stop the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, neutralizing its atherogenic potential.

Protocol Objectives
Stop the Rust

Ox-LDL is essentially 'rusted' cholesterol. The primary goal is to flood the body with antioxidants (Vitamin C, E, Polyphenols) to stop this oxidation.

Eliminate Seed Oils

Omega-6 rich vegetable oils (Soybean, Corn, Canola) are unstable and prone to oxidation inside the LDL particle. Replace with Olive/Avocado oil.

Reduce Sugar

High blood sugar causes glycation, which makes LDL particles more susceptible to oxidation. Low glycemic eating is protective.

Cook Gently

Avoid high-heat searing, frying, or charring, which creates dietary oxidized lipids that are absorbed into the blood.

Day 1 Polyphenol Load
Breakfast
Green Tea & Blueberries
Potent antioxidant combo.
Lunch
Spinach Salad with Pomegranate
Pomegranate reduces LDL oxidation.
Dinner
Poached Salmon
Gentle cooking preserves fats.
Day 2 Vitamin E
Breakfast
Avocado & Sunflower Seeds
Seeds are high in Vit E.
Lunch
Almond & Kale Salad
Almonds protect LDL membranes.
Dinner
Chicken with Tomato Sauce
Lycopene protects lipids.
Day 3 Eliminate PUFAs
Breakfast
Butter/Ghee Fried Eggs
Saturated fats resist oxidation.
Lunch
Beef Burger (No Bun/Fries)
Avoid fryer oils at all costs.
Dinner
Lamb Stew
Slow cooked, low temp.
Day 4 Vitamin C
Breakfast
Kiwi & Oranges
Vitamin C recycles Vitamin E.
Lunch
Red Pepper Soup
Peppers are Vit C dense.
Dinner
Broccoli & Steak
Iron needs Vit C for absorption.
Day 5 Spice Shield
Breakfast
Turmeric Latte & Eggs
Curcumin is a lipid shield.
Lunch
Spiced Lentil Soup
Cumin/Coriander antioxidants.
Dinner
Ginger Garlic Chicken
Garlic reduces plaque.
Day 6 Nut Protection
Breakfast
Walnut Oatmeal
Walnut skin has unique phenols.
Lunch
Pesto Pasta (Zucchini)
Basil is antioxidant rich.
Dinner
Mackerel & Olives
Olive phenols (Hydroxytyrosol).
Day 7 Maintenance
Breakfast
Dark Chocolate (>85%)
Real cocoa lowers Ox-LDL.
Lunch
Mediterranean Plate
The gold standard pattern.
Dinner
Slow Roast Pork
Low temp cooking.

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Protocol Guidelines & Science
Check Your Dressings

Most commercial salad dressings use Soybean oil. Make your own with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Vinegar to avoid oxidizing agents.

Pomegranate Juice

2-4oz of pure (unsweetened) pomegranate juice daily has shown in studies to reduce macrophage uptake of oxidized LDL.

Scientific References:
1. Aviram, M., et al. (2000). 'Pomegranate juice consumption reduces oxidative stress, atherogenic modifications to LDL, and platelet aggregation.' AJCN.
2. Staprans, I., et al. (2005). 'The role of dietary oxidized cholesterol and oxidized fatty acids in the development of atherosclerosis.' Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.