Lithium & Mood

Lithium is a mineral found in the water we drink and the food we eat but many experts believe we may not be getting enough (1). Research has shown that nutritional volumes could have wonderful effects on stress relief, memory, brain longevity, well-being, and mood (1)(2).

Effects of Nutritional Lithium on Mood.

In a 4-week study involving 24 participants (average age 29) with a history of substance use, researchers investigated the potential mood-enhancing effects of nutritional lithium. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either lithium or a placebo, and completed weekly self-assessment mood questionnaires. The lithium group demonstrated a significant and consistent improvement in mood scores, while the placebo group showed no notable mood changes (3).

Lithium’s Neurological Advantages.

Lithium has been shown to enhance levels of BDNF, a crucial protein that supports brain function and is believed to promote a healthy mood (1). Users report various benefits from lithium, including increased calmness, reduced symptoms of poor mood, decreased aggression, and improved resilience to stressors (5). Additionally, lithium may boost the body’s ability to produce serotonin, which contributes to improved mood and reduced anxiety (6).

Lithium In Water Suggests Possible Public Health Benefits.

The concentration of lithium in drinking water varies by region, and research suggests it may have some beneficial effects on public health. A study conducted in Japan in 2011 indicated that areas with higher levels of lithium in tap water experienced lower overall mortality rates compared to those with lower levels (7).

Similarly, an analysis of data from 27 counties in Texas between 1978 and 1987 revealed that counties with higher lithium concentrations in their water showed significantly lower rates of crime, suicides, and drug-related arrests (8).

Another study in Japan in 2009 that examined 18 municipalities suggested that lithium levels in water may contribute to a reduced risk of suicide (9). Furthermore, a 2011 study from Austria found compelling evidence that regions with elevated lithium levels in drinking water are linked to lower rates of suicide mortality (10).

Vitamin D

Vitamin D

Vitamin D has a significant influence on memory, mood and brain health.
Bvitamins

B Vitamins

Vitamins B6, B9 (folic acid), and B12 boost the production of neurotransmitters and help convert the food we eat into energy.
Selenium

Selenium

Higher selenium intake is associated with higher cognitive function. Selenium is a mineral that plays a vital role in supporting memory and mood.
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Black Pepper

Black Pepper

Black Pepper is believed to be a powerful antioxidant that may provide benefits for mood, aging, and memory.
Coffee Fruit

Coffee Fruit

Coffee fruit has been shown to boost BDNF, an important neurotransmitter by 143%. Aquilegy is decaffeinated.
Turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric is believed to enhance DHA production and provides support in multiple pathways of memory and mood support.
References

1) Greenblatt, J. (2018). Integrative medicine for alzheimer’s: The breakthrough natural treatment plan that prevents alzheimer’s using nutritional lithium. FriesenPress.
2) Lithium Orotate benefits, dosage, &; side effects. Lithium Orotate Benefits, Dosage, &; Side Effects. (2023). Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.naturalmentalhealth.com/blog/lithium-orotate
3) Schrauzer, G. N., &; de Vroey, E. (1994). Effects of nutritional lithium supplementation on mood. Biological Trace Element Research, 40(1), 89–101. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02916824
4) Carmassi, C., Del Grande, C., Gesi, C., Musetti, L., &; Dell’Osso, L. (2016). A new look at an old drug: Neuroprotective effects and therapeutic potentials of lithium salts. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, Volume 12, 1687–1703. https://doi.org/10.2147/ndt.s106479
5) Devadason, P. (2018). Is there a role for Lithium Orotate in psychiatry? Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 52(12), 1107–1108. https://doi.org/10.1177/0004867418810185
6) Abraham, M. (2020, October 10). Risks and benefits of taking lithium for anxiety. Calm Clinic – Information about Anxiety, Stress and Panic. Retrieved March 25, 2023, from https://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety-treatments/lithium
7) Zarse, K., Terao, T., Tian, J., Iwata, N., Ishii, N., &; Ristow, M. (2011). Low-dose lithium uptake promotes longevity in humans and metazoans. European Journal of Nutrition, 50(5), 387–389. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00394-011-0171-x
8) Schrauzer, G. N., &; Shrestha, K. P. (1990). Lithium in drinking water and the incidences of crimes, suicides, and arrests related to drug addictions. Biological Trace Element Research, 25(2), 105–113. https://doi.org/10.1007/bf02990271
9) Ohgami, H., Terao, T., Shiotsuki, I., Ishii, N., &; Iwata, N. (2009). Lithium levels in drinking water and risk of suicide. British Journal of Psychiatry, 194(5), 464–465. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.108.055798
10) Kapusta, N. D., Mossaheb, N., Etzersdorfer, E., Hlavin, G., Thau, K., Willeit, M., Praschak-Rieder, N., Sonneck, G., &; Leithner-Dziubas, K. (2011). Lithium in drinking water and suicide mortality. British Journal of Psychiatry, 198(5), 346–350. https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.bp.110.091041