In addition to improving lipid levels, some research suggests statins, particularly atorvastatin, reduce low-grade inflammation and high testosterone levels in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The mechanisms encompass competitive metabolic interactions, the localization of microbes within specific intestinal niches, and the elicitation of immunological responses by the host (Fung et al., 2019
Obviously, one therapeutic strategy would be repletion of the livers glutathione stores
If any signs of irritation occur, discontinue use
NAC also appears able, as was noted above, to trigger the production of small amounts of hydrogen sulfide in the mitochondria which also have antioxidant and energy enhancing effects
16S rRNA gene sequencing and healthy reference ranges for 28 clinically relevant microbial taxa from the human gut microbiome