Statins — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Atorvastatin, Simvastatin, Rosuvastatin
Drug Class: Cholesterol-lowering
HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors that reduce cholesterol production in the liver.
Nutrients That Statins May Deplete
Long-term use of Statins is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- CoQ10
- Vitamin K2
Common Side Effects of Statins
- Muscle pain
- Liver damage
- Memory issues
- Diabetes risk
Key Drug Interactions — Statins
Statins has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Grapefruit juice
- Other cholesterol medications
- Cyclosporine
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Statins deplete nutrients?
Yes. Statins has been associated with depletion of CoQ10, Vitamin K2 based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Statins deplete?
Statins is associated with lower levels of: CoQ10, Vitamin K2. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Statins?
Common side effects associated with Statins include: Muscle pain; Liver damage; Memory issues; Diabetes risk.