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Lipitor and physical endurance any connection?



Based on the available information, there is some research suggesting a potential connection between Lipitor, a medication used to treat high cholesterol, and physical endurance. However, it's important to note that this research is still in its early stages and more studies are needed to confirm these findings.

According to a study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, researchers found that mice treated with atorvastatin, the active ingredient in Lipitor, were able to swim for longer periods of time before exhaustion set in, compared to mice that were not treated with the medication [2]. The researchers suggest that this may be due to an increase in the number of capillaries in the muscles of the mice treated with atorvastatin.

Another study published in the Journal of Lipid Research found that atorvastatin treatment improved exercise capacity in mice with heart failure [3]. The researchers suggest that this may be due to an improvement in the efficiency of the heart's ability to pump blood.

It's important to note that these studies were conducted in mice and it's not yet clear if the same effects would be seen in humans. Additionally, it's not clear if the benefits of atorvastatin on physical endurance would outweigh the potential risks of taking the medication, such as muscle pain and liver damage.

In conclusion, while there is some research suggesting a potential connection between Lipitor and physical endurance, more studies are needed to confirm these findings and to determine if the benefits of the medication would outweigh the potential risks in humans.

Sources:

* <https://www.drugpatentwatch.com/p/tradename/LIPITOR>
* [2] <https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28807461/>
* [3] <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2949584/>



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