| ASCVD | atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease |
| LDL-C | low-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| TC | total cholesterol |
| HDL-C | high-density lipoprotein cholesterol |
| TG | triglycerides |
| PCSK9 | proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexin type 9 |
| BMI | body mass index |
| NUT | lipid lowering nutraceutical |
| MonK | Monacolin K |
| PS | Phytosterols |
| BBR | Berberine |
| PUFA-W3 | Fatty acids - ω3 |
| n | number |