How does the consumption of probiotics impact lipitor's efficacy?

How does probiotic use change Lipitor’s blood cholesterol reduction?

Probiotic supplements may reduce Lipitor’s ability to lower LDL cholesterol. One study found that certain probiotic strains lowered blood levels of atorvastatin, the active ingredient in Lipitor, by interfering with its absorption or metabolism. [1]

Why do probiotics interfere with statin absorption?

Probiotics can alter the gut environment enough to change how drugs travel through the intestine. Some strains modify pH or produce enzymes that abb