Abstract

Objective: Hyperlipidemia refers to a condition in which the concentration of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) decreases, while low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and triglyceride (TG) levels rise above the reference range. Hyperlipidemia can be influenced by various factors, including age, diet, lifestyle, and genetic factors, and is typically managed through medication, such as statins, or lifestyle modifications. Case Report: The patient in this case study was a Korean woman in her fifties. During a routine hospital check-up, her total cholesterol and LDL-C levels were found to be above the reference range, and she was advised to take statins; however, she declined. Therefore, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), using red yeast rice, anthocyanins, omega-3, and vitamin D, was applied. As a result, her total cholesterol and LDL-C levels decreased to values approaching the reference range. Conclusion: While this case involves a single patient and therefore limits the general application of OCNT to other hyperlipidemia patients, appropriate OCNT may help regulate cholesterol in the body and improve hyperlipidemia.