Appreciate all this info. I didn't mean to imply, btw, that you were suggesting I dump my statin. I certainly do take others' suggestions into consideration, but my decision are based upon what I think is best for me.

Glad all this is working for you. I like your idea about macadamia nuts but have noticed of late, the internet can't seem to agree with itself and whether the nuts are heart healthy or not is totally contradicted even within trusted sources.