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I read through that Macca and also some of the links and to be honest found it very convoluted.

I have cardiovascular disease with a narrowing in the LAD had two stents put in last year so take a very keen interest in the subject.

I was not over weight, had a high level of fitness, no insulin resistance, cholesterol  levels well within general guide lines and ate a healthy diet.

BTW also had no symptoms.

However both my parents have CVD and it goes back generations.

Had some solid conversations with two cardiologists one a Associate Professor the other 20 years experience about the latest science.

Both were adamant that Statins are to reduce the LDL (you are still producing just less) but also a aggressive reduction in sugars and low GI foods is required as well.

Its the combination that's effective not just taking Statins.

I was completely unaware that sugars and low GI were a major issue.

The disease carries on and you keep the accumulation of plaque but just try to slow down the process it also predisposes you to stroke as well.

Mum had a triple bypass at around 60 took statins and changed her diet still going physically strong at 88.