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Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to regulate cholesterol levels in the body. It belongs to a class of drugs called statins, which work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol [1].

Lipitor helps regulate cholesterol in two ways: by reducing the production of cholesterol in the body and by increasing the removal of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, from the blood [1]. This dual action helps to maintain a better balance of cholesterol in the body.

Firstly, Lipitor inhibits the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a crucial role in the production of cholesterol in the body [1]. By inhibiting this enzyme, Lipitor reduces the amount of cholesterol that the liver produces.

Secondly, Lipitor increases the number of LDL receptors in the liver, which are responsible for removing LDL from the bloodstream [1]. With more LDL receptors, the liver can remove LDL more efficiently, leading to a decrease in LDL levels in the blood.

In summary, Lipitor regulates cholesterol by reducing its production in the body and increasing its removal from the bloodstream, leading to a better balance of cholesterol levels.

Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Lipitor (Atorvastatin) - DrugPatentWatch. Retrieved from <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/lipitor>.