Prevention of AD: What the Lipidologist Needs to Know

Nutrition Interventions for Adults with Dyslipidemia

Nutrition interventions for adults with dyslipidemia: A Clinical Perspective from the National Lipid Association

This Clinical Perspective provides an update with a focus on nutrition interventions for the three most common dyslipidemias in adults.

Case Study: A Patient with Familial Hypercholesterolemia and Statin-Associated Muscle Effects: Pharmacotherapy and Lifestyle

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) is an umbrella term for atherosclerotic conditions that affect the cardiovascular system, including ischemic heart disease, peripheral artery disease, and ischemic…

Impact and Inclusivity – How the NLA Does It

We celebrated the twentieth anniversary of the NLA in 2022. It seems appropriate, when considering the impact of the NLA on the healthcare community, to…

Why is this Small Adult in My Office? How to Identify, Treat, and Advocate for Children with Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH) is an autosomal co-dominant genetic disorder, affecting roughly 1 in 220 people; characterized by lifelong elevated levels of LDL cholesterol (LDL-C)…

Dietary Supplements or Statins for LDL-C Lowering

More than half of adults in the United States report taking dietary supplements. For example, some choose supplements in place of statins in hopes of…

The Place of the Lipid Specialist in the Medical Community

A medical specialist is a provider/clinician with expertise beyond the generalist. The National Lipid Association (NLA) partners with the American Board of Clinical Lipidology (ABCL)…