Statin Drugs Blocking Vitamin D Absorption...
by Denise Patterson
(Bainbridge, Ohio USA)
As a dietitian, I was well up on getting a balanced, nutrient-dense diet.
I also teach a nutrition class regularly, so presented these important facts to my patients. I just recently found out that is you are taking a cholesterol-lowering medication(the group known as statins) they are blocking your absorption of the fat soluble vitamins.
So vitamin A, D, E & K you are not absorbing. Needless to say, I was shaken. Due to the fact that I have been on Lipitor for awhile, I was in fear of now developing osteoporosis due to low bone density.
So my last bone scan showed a definite decline in the last 3 years - with my range just above osteopenia. Now I must decide to either get off Lipitor to safe guard my bones, so stay on Lpitor to keep my cholesterol, HDLs & LDSs in required ranges. Anyone else facing this issue?
It's a tough call and as of yet, have not decided which way to go. I have talked to my doctor about this and she says she does not think that the fat soluble vitamins are blocked that much. But the research is clearly saying otherwise.
Any help, advise or additional knowledge will be appreciated.
Thank you in advance.