"The supplement lithium orotate, however, contains much smaller quantities of lithium than the prescription form, generally ranging from 5mg to 10mg daily and in some cases, up to 20mg daily. Some clinicians are skeptical that such a low dosage can provide much support, but many clients have reported feeling benefits."
"On the other hand, when using lithium to alleviate the effects of chronic Lyme disease with a dose of Lithium Orotate 5mg 3 times a day for a total daily dose of only 15mg is both safe and effective. There are no toxicities to thyroid or intestinal functioning at this does either."
"It may be a long time before we have conclusive, large-scale studies about the effectiveness of low-dose lithium intake, as there is little financial incentive to fund studies about a naturally-occurring mineral that is easily available. In the meantime, however, there is plenty of evidence showing that low dose or trace levels of lithium may help a wider population beyond patients with bipolar disorder."
"The prescription lithium is very potent, and is associated with several potential risks and side effects, such as tremor, acne, tiredness, and, more concerning, it may affect both thyroid and kidney function.
Lithium orotate is non-prescription, and available over-the-counter like many other nutritional supplements. It is considered safe, even by the FDA, and we have not seen any problems arise when used in the recommended doses."
"Patients are often surprised when I recommend lithium supplements as an integrative psychiatrist, given lithium’s reputation as a medication with serious side-effects and risk of toxicity. However, low-dose lithium supplementation is a much safer treatment option with few side-effects. In fact, some patients start feeling less anxious, irritable, and depressed just days after taking low-dose lithium."
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