Lithium
is a naturally occurring alkali metal, which living organisms ingest
from dietary sources including dairy products, eggs, fish, potatoes and
vegetables. Trace levels of lithium are also found in tap water. At
high doses (900,000 micrograms (mcg)/day or more for an adult), lithium
has been used as a pharmaceutical agent to treat manic depression,
conduct disorders, self-abusive behaviors, and aggressive behaviors. It
has been suggested that lithium, at low-dosage levels, has a generally
beneficial effect on human behavior. This suggestion was based on a
report that associated higher incidence of violent crimes with
low-lithium drinking water. Lithium’s biochemical mechanisms of action
appear to be multifactorial and are intercorrelated with the functions
of several enzymes, hormones and vitamins, as well as with growth and
transforming factors. In addition, lithium is required to induce a
neurotrophic factor in the brain that protects against excitotoxins such
as glutamate and has been shown in one study to stimulate the division
of brain stem cells. Hair lithium has been shown to be a good indicator
of dietary lithium intake and in studying hair mineral levels; Because a
major source of dietary lithium can come from municipal water supplies,
the increase in drinking purified water may be a cause of deficiency.
Some symptoms of lithium deficiency can include ADD, depression,
aggression, infertility, mood swings, and reduced growth rate.
Suggested Dosage:1 capsule per day with food or as recommended by your health care practitioner.
Each capsule contains:
Supplement Facts
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Serving size
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1 Vegetarian Capsule
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%DV
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Servings per container
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60
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Lithium (as Orotate)
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10 mg
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Other Ingredients: Natural Vegetable Capsules. This product may contain one or more of the following: Calcium Silicate, Magnesium Stearate, Monocrystalline Cellulose and Silicon Dioxide.
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This product contains NO yeast, gluten, soy, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
These
statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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