Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin, is a medication used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood. It works by inhibiting the enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which is responsible for producing cholesterol in the liver [1]. However, there is no direct evidence to suggest that Lipitor affects plant-based protein digestion.

Protein digestion occurs primarily in the stomach and small intestine. The stomach secretes hydrochloric acid and enzymes such as pepsin, which break down proteins into smaller peptides. In the small intestine, enzymes such as trypsin and chymotrypsin further break down the peptides into amino acids, which can be absorbed into the bloodstream [2].

The sources provided do not mention any interaction between Lipitor and plant-based protein digestion. One study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that a plant-based diet may be beneficial for individuals taking statins, such as Lipitor, as it can further reduce cholesterol levels and improve cardiovascular health [3]. However, this study did not investigate the effect of Lipitor on plant-based protein digestion.

In conclusion, there is no evidence to suggest that Lipitor affects plant-based protein digestion. Lipitor works by inhibiting the production of cholesterol in the liver, and its use may be beneficial in conjunction with a plant-based diet to improve cardiovascular health.

Sources:
[1] DrugPatentWatch. (n.d.). Lipitor. Retrieved from https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR
[2] Whitney, E., Rolfes, S. R., Crowe, T., Cameron-Smith, D., & Walsh, A. (2019). Understanding Nutrition (4th ed.). Cengage Learning.
[3] Satija, A., Bhupathiraju, S. N., Spiegelman, D., Chiuve, S. E., Manson, J. E., Willett, W., Rexrode, K. M., Rimm, E. B., & Hu, F. B. (2017). Healthful and Unhealthful Plant-Based Diets and the Risk of Coronary Heart Disease in U.S. Adults. Journal of the American Heart Association, 6(12), e006659. https://doi.org/10.1161/JAHA.117.006659