Ed:

>One of the primary causes of high Lp(a) is hydrogenated or partially
>hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fats).  One of the best dietary treatments,
>ironically, is saturated fats (see: Journal of the American College of
>Nutrition, vol. 15, no.4, pp.325-339, 1996).  Atkins also recommends
>supplements (anti-oxidants) particularly Vit. C.  This is based on research by
>Linus Pauling and Mathias Rath, MD (see:  Proceedings of the National Academy
>of Sciences, vol.7, no.16, pp. 620-47, 1990).

Note: Niacin is known to lower Lp(a) levels.

Gurakar A, et al., Levels of lipoprotein Lp(a) decline with neomycin and
niacin treatment, Atherosclerosis. 1985 Nov 1; 57(2-3): 293-301.