Changes in Diet and Exercise Can Rapidly Alter Major Determinants of Atherosclerosis

Here are a couple of studies showing the very rapid effect of diet on lipid peroxidation, the process that is probably related to the production of modified LDL in the arterial wall. LDL must be modified before it can be taken up by macrophages (scavenger cells) and cause atherosclerotic plaque.

Nitric oxide production is a sign of a healthy endotheium and a healthy endothelium is essential for prevention of atherosclerotic plaque.

We can see why the statin makers have never compared their drugs with this type of lifestyle change. There would be no comparison. Most doctors have never heard of these studies. Naturally, reprints of these papers would not be purchased by drug companies and are not distributed free by drug salesman.