good news for lowering cholesterol

Earlier this month I posted a 2003 study from JAMA which found that eating well can be just as effective as statin drugs for lowering cholesterol. I am happy to report that a new 2006 study has found that an "anti-cholesterol diet" rich in almonds, oatmeal, fish, soy, lean meat, fruit & veggies was as effective as statin drugs in lowering high cholesterol. Am J Clin Nutr 2006 83: 582-591. Given the long-term risks of statin drugs (such as liver function impairment, muscle damage (myopathy), lowered COQ 10 levels and impaired cognition), it just makes sense to try to alter your diet to prevent the need to go on statins, no?