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Lipitor, a medication commonly prescribed to manage high cholesterol levels, can impact diet choices. While Lipitor itself does not directly affect diet choices, its function and potential side effects can influence a patient's decision to modify their diet.

Lipitor is a statin drug that lowers cholesterol by reducing the production of cholesterol in the body and increasing the removal of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad" cholesterol, from the bloodstream [1]. By lowering cholesterol levels, Lipitor helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

However, Lipitor can have side effects, including muscle pain and liver damage [1]. Patients may choose to modify their diet to minimize these side effects. For instance, some studies suggest that a plant-based diet can help reduce the side effects of statin therapy [2].

Moreover, patients taking Lipitor may be more motivated to follow a heart-healthy diet, such as the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet or the Mediterranean diet, to further reduce their risk of heart disease [3]. These diets emphasize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats.

In summary, Lipitor does not directly impact diet choices, but patients taking Lipitor may choose to modify their diet to minimize side effects or further reduce their risk of heart disease.

Sources:
[1] "Lipitor." MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Sept. 2021, medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601203.html.
[2] "Plant-Based Diets and Statin Intolerance." StatPearls [Internet], StatPearls Publishing, 2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK535351/.
[3] "Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension." MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Sept. 2021, medlineplus.gov/dietaryapproachestostophypertension.html; "Mediterranean Diet." MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Sept. 2021, medlineplus.gov/mediterraneandiet.html.

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