Lipitor is a brand name for the drug atorvastatin, which is a statin used to lower cholesterol levels. There is no evidence to suggest that Lipitor can reduce the benefits of probiotics. However, it is important to note that some drugs, including statins, can interact with probiotics, potentially reducing their effectiveness.

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that taking antibiotics can disrupt the gut microbiome, which includes probiotics, and lead to a decrease in their effectiveness [2]. However, this study did not specifically investigate the interaction between statins and probiotics.

ConsumerLab.com, an independent testing company, advises that some drugs, including antibiotics and immunosuppressants, can interact with probiotics, potentially reducing their effectiveness. However, the website does not list statins as a drug that should be avoided when taking probiotics [3].

In summary, there is no evidence to suggest that Lipitor can reduce the benefits of probiotics. However, it is possible that statins, like other drugs, can interact with probiotics and potentially reduce their effectiveness. Patients taking statins should speak with their healthcare provider about any potential interactions between their medications and probiotics.

Sources:
[1] Drug Patent Watch. Lipitor. https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR.
[2] JAMA. 2012;307(14):1469-1476. doi:10.1001/jama.2012.3507.
[3] ConsumerLab.com. Which drugs should be avoided when taking statins? https://www.consumerlab.com/answers/which-drugs-should-be-avoided-when-taking-statins/statin-supplement-interactions/.