Cardiologist Developed · Mayo Clinic Tested

Food, but with a
medical degree.™

Clinically proven to help lower LDL cholesterol in 30 days.

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As evaluated at Mayo Clinic and University of Manitoba.

80% Lowered LDL
37.6% Max LDL reduction
30 days To see results
Step One Foods — clinically formulated heart-healthy food

Per serving

5g+ Fiber
1000mg Omega-3
1000mg Phytosterols
Cardiologist Developed Dietitian Approved
As seen in: CNN, WebMD, Good Housekeeping, Chicago Tribune, CBS, Star Tribune
The Science

Real science. Real food. Published proof.

Unlike brands that rely on buzzwords and pseudoscience, Step One Foods is backed by a double-blind, randomized crossover trial conducted by researchers at Mayo Clinic and the University of Manitoba and published in The Journal of Nutrition. These are not funky powders. It is real food that really works.

Peer-Reviewed Clinical Trial

Our trial, conducted at Mayo Clinic and the University of Manitoba and published in The Journal of Nutrition, showed statistically significant reductions in LDL and total cholesterol in just 30 days.

80% of participants saw improvement
37.6% highest LDL reduction seen

Science, Not Pseudoscience

Published clinical trial
Peer-reviewed research
Cardiologist-developed
Measurable biomarker changes
Celebrity endorsements
Social media testimonials
Marketing-driven formulas
Vague wellness claims
Our Founder's Story
Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC

“High cholesterol is not caused by a deficiency of Lipitor. It is caused by a deficiency of the right foods.”

— Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC · Mayo Clinic & Johns Hopkins trained preventive cardiologist

Dr. Elizabeth Klodas spent 20+ years as a preventive cardiologist trained at Mayo Clinic and Johns Hopkins—prescribing medications, managing risk factors, hitting the numbers. Thousands of patients later, the pattern was undeniable: more drugs, more side effects, no cures. Her epiphany?

She wasn’t fixing what was making people sick.

The system rewards yet another prescription. Meanwhile, patients are surrounded by foods that quietly but relentlessly drive the very diseases that require all those drugs in the first place.

She envisioned a different approach—make food part of the solution.

And in conjunction with Mayo Clinic and the University of Manitoba she proved, decisively, that small dietary adjustments using targeted, precisely formulated foods can yield medication-level cholesterol reductions — in as little as 30 days.

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Mayo Clinic Trial Results

The numbers don't lie.

Real outcomes from a peer-reviewed, free-living clinical trial of Step One Foods.

80%
of participants lowered LDL
in the Mayo Clinic clinical trial
37.6%
largest individual response in the trial
from food alone, in just 30 days
30
days to measurable results
with two servings per day
The Double Benefit

Already on a statin? Stack it.

For those already on statins, adding Step One can provide that extra push to finally reach the target goal, without increasing medication dosage.

What to Expect

The first 30 days, week by week

No mystery. Here's the realistic timeline: what changes in the body, and when.

1
Week 1

An easy start

Two servings a day. Most people swap a typical breakfast and snack — no recipes, no calorie counting.

2
Week 2

Feel the difference

Many people notice steadier energy, less mid-morning hunger, and better digestion as their fiber and omega-3 intake climbs.

3
Week 4

See the number drop

Recheck LDL. In the Mayo Clinic trial, 80% of participants lowered LDL — by an average of 8.8% in 30 days.

Real Results

Their blood tests tell the story.

These aren't testimonials about feeling better. These are real blood test results.

LDL Cholesterol –37%
Before 183
→
After 30 days 114

Dropped 69 mg/dL in 30 days

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I tried four different statins only to have the same side effects, muscle pain. Diet and exercise along with a multitude of different supplements never changed my results.”

Maryanne

Jun 2021

LDL Cholesterol –28%
Before 172
→
After 30 days 123

Dropped 49 mg/dL in 30 days

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“My doctor said she needed to put me on a statin. Um, no was my answer. … My doctor even asked me what the plan was again as she said she would try it if it worked for me!”

Teri

Jan 2021

LDL Cholesterol –31%
Before 136
→
After 30 days 93

Dropped 43 mg/dL in 30 days

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

“I have been on statins for 10 years. My cholesterol has steadily increased the past few years. … I was absolutely amazed!”

Amy W.

Jun 2022

*Individual results. Clinical trial average: 8.8% lower LDL in 30 days.

Still Skeptical?

The questions everyone asks.

Yes, and that rests on real evidence, not marketing. Step One Foods was developed by a preventive cardiologist and tested in a double-blind, randomized crossover trial conducted at Mayo Clinic and the University of Manitoba. In that study, 80% of participants lowered their LDL cholesterol within 30 days while eating two servings a day. That's because every serving delivers precise amounts of the nutrients shown to lower cholesterol and support cardiovascular health.

The Next Step Is Yours

Ready to see a lower number?

60 servings. 30 days. Measurable results — or your money back. HSA/FSA eligible.

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