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Originally Posted by Lulu

One theory is that vitamin K and D deficiency could cause MDS in a subset of people (there is another thread about this). If this is true it is entirely feasible that Lipitor may be a factor. Drugs that reduce cholesterol or block the absorption of fat are also likely to reduce the absorption of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, K, E). Statins are also known to reduce CoQ10, and some doctors advise supplementing this.

I do not take statins but have gut problems which are known to cause deficiencies in these vitamins in particular, and I am sure this is a factor in my illness.

Am not advising stopping taking the medication, btw.

I read this theory with interest (the vitamin D deficiency part). Paul had routine blood tests two years prior to MDS diagnosis. Blood tests at that point were all within normal range, however his doctor put him on a Vitamin D tablets because these blood tests showed he was Vitamin D deficient. Interesting!