Pure Encapsulations Lithium Orotate 5mg - 90 Capsules

1. Improve mental health -  Research studies have addressed lithium as a mood stabilizer.  Lithium (orotate) 5mg supplement by pure encapsulations brand supports mental wellness, healthy mood, emotional wellness, emotional stability, memory and behavioral health.
2. Promote healthy cognition - It helps maintain cognition. Studies have shown that lithium is neuroprotective, affects neuronal homeostasis, and improves cognitive performance when given in low doses. 
3. Promotes neurotransmitter activity - Lithium acts through dopamine and serotonin. Lithium modulates neurotransmitter systems that are associated with brain health and behavior. It works by decreasing excitatory neurotransmission (dopamine and glutamate) and increasing inhibitory transmission (gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA and serotonin).
4. Unique combination of lithium and NAC (N-acetyl-l-cysteine)  - This Pure Encapsulations supplement has lithium and N-acetyl-l-cysteine. NAC has been widely used in managing psychiatric disorders and improving depressive symptoms. Scientific evidence highlights that, when NAC is used in combination with lithium, it has a positive impact due to its safety and effectiveness, improves bipolar symptoms and reduces the side effects associated with the use of mood stabilizers in psychotic treatments. Oxidative stress and inflammation are the main culprits in mood disorders because our brain is highly vulnerable to oxidative stress. In Bipolar disorder, glutathione levels are reduced, and oxidative stress is increased.  NAC also increases glutathione levels in the brain. 

• Gluten-free, non-GMO
• Hypoallergenic 
• Ingredients are mined (lithium) and synthetically derived (Orotate and NAC).
• To be avoided by pregnant and lactating women
• To be taken with meals or as directed by healthcare provider.
• Size of 90 capsules and 120 capsules available.

Lithium (as lithium orotate)5 mg
N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (free-form)200 mg

Other ingredients:vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate, hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose)

Pure Encapsulations recommends 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by a health professional.   

It is not recommended for pregnant or lactating women. It has been reported that lithium can cause GI upset, fatigue, polyuria, weight gain, edema, or skin rashes. Long-term use has also been linked to hypothyroidism and mild memory impairment. When taking this supplement, individuals with bipolar disorder and depression should be closely monitored by a health professional. Regular kidney function monitoring is recommended for individuals taking this supplement. You should not exceed your health professional's recommended dose. For more information, speak to your doctor.

• What are the benefits of low-dose lithium supplementation?

The benefits, according to the latest research paper, are mentioned below:

Used in psychiatric disorders.

Reduce symptoms of depression.

Promote bone and muscle health.

Immunity 

Antioxidant defence

Promote cardiovascular function

Positively influence metabolic function

• Does low-dose lithium work? How does a low dose lithium supplement improve cognition?

Research-based low-dose lithium supplements are available to promote mental wellness. Low-dose lithium improves cognitive health in the following ways:

• Increase the levels of neuroprotective BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor).
• Acts as an anxiolytic
• Promote memory retention
• Reduce tangle formation