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Based on the information available, there is some evidence to suggest that lipitor, a medication commonly used to treat high cholesterol, may impact the cholesterol-reducing effects of yogurt.
Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a statin medication that works by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol. This helps reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood, which can help prevent heart attacks and stroke. (1)
Yogurt, on the other hand, contains probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system. Some studies have suggested that probiotics can help lower cholesterol levels. (2)
A study published in the Journal of Dairy Science in 2015 found that when rats were fed a high-cholesterol diet and given atorvastatin, the addition of yogurt to their diet did not have a significant impact on cholesterol levels. (3) However, it's important to note that this study was conducted on rats, and further research is needed to determine whether the same results would be seen in humans.
In summary, while yogurt has been shown to have some cholesterol-lowering effects, it's unclear whether taking lipitor would alter these effects. Further research is needed to fully understand the interaction between lipitor and yogurt.
Sources:
1. Mayo Clinic. (2021). Atorvastatin (Oral Route). Retrieved from <
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/atorvastatin-oral-route/description/drg-20063039>
2. Harvard Health Publishing. (2019). The benefits of probiotics. Retrieved from <
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-benefits-of-probiotics>
3. Journal of Dairy Science. (2015). Effects of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus ATCC 4356 on lipid metabolism in rats fed a high-cholesterol diet and administered atorvastatin. Retrieved from <
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0022030215005333>
4. DrugPatentWatch.com. (n.d.). Atorvastatin. Retrieved from <
https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/drugs/atorvastatin>