On July 5, 2006 I was fitted with a stent. On July 7th, I discovered this high-nutrient diet. I wished that I had read the book before the stent, for I surely would not have had the procedure done.

At 6 feet (183 cm) tall, I was 210 lbs (95.5 kg) with high blood pressure and high cholesterol (as high as 260 [6.73]at one time). I was taking medications for high blood pressure, but I thought that my cholesterol was under control by eating almost no animal protein.

Now, I know the danger of trans and saturated fats. I have stuck to, and enjoy, the Nutritarian diet. I have lost 40 lbs (18.2 kg) and now weigh 170 lbs (77.3 kg). My doctor has reduced my Lipitor to 20 mg. and I hope to be off all medications not too far down the road. My total cholesterol is now 106 (2.75), LDL 49 (1.27), HDL 46 (1.19), Triglycerides 57 (0.64), Homocystine 10.2.

I have always been a runner and am running 2 to 4 miles (3.2 to 6.4 km) a day with a 2-mile walk every day now. I feel so well now, and I am so very grateful to you.

Brian C.