Lithium Orotate — Nutritional-Level Lithium as Lithium Orotate for Neurological Function, Healthy Mood Support & Cognitive Wellness
Priority One's Lithium Orotate provides lithium in its orotate salt form — the nutritional form of lithium distinguished by its use of orotic acid as the carrier molecule — at two potency levels: 5mg for entry-level nutritional support and 30mg for higher nutritional-level supplementation. Both are available in 100 vegetarian capsules, 1 capsule per serving.*
Lithium is a naturally occurring trace element found in mineral water and food sources including grains, vegetables, and some dairy products. At the nutritional-level doses in this product (5mg and 30mg elemental lithium as the orotate salt), it is used as a dietary supplement for neurological function and mood support — entirely distinct from the pharmaceutical lithium carbonate used at gram-level doses under medical supervision.*
Serving size is 1 vegetarian capsule.
What's inside and why it matters
Lithium as Lithium Orotate (5mg or 30mg per capsule)
Lithium orotate is lithium bound to orotic acid — an organic carrier that is thought to enhance cellular transport and tissue bioavailability compared to lithium carbonate, which requires much higher doses to achieve equivalent effects. Orotic acid is a naturally occurring compound involved in nucleotide biosynthesis, and its presence as the carrier molecule is thought to facilitate the passage of lithium into cells more efficiently.*
At nutritional levels, lithium has been studied for its role in:
Normal neurological function — Lithium has been extensively researched as a neuroprotective agent. At the cellular level, it is known to support normal BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) production — a protein critical for the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons — and to support normal GSK-3β (glycogen synthase kinase-3 beta) activity, a kinase involved in neuronal health and normal cellular signalling pathways.*
Healthy mood and emotional balance — Lithium has the longest history of any compound studied for neurological and mood support. At nutritional levels, it is used by practitioners in integrative and functional medicine for supporting healthy mood balance, normal emotional stability, and overall neurological wellness.*
Normal cognitive function — Supporting normal cognitive performance and neurological resilience as part of a healthy lifestyle and diet.*
The orotate form is selected for enhanced bioavailability and cellular transport. The nutritional doses in this product (5mg and 30mg) are entirely distinct from pharmaceutical lithium carbonate — these are dietary supplement doses intended for nutritional support.*
Choosing between 5mg and 30mg
The 5mg variant is appropriate as an introductory nutritional lithium supplement and for those seeking minimal supplementation above typical dietary intake levels. The 30mg variant provides a higher nutritional dose for those working with a healthcare provider who has recommended a higher supplemental lithium intake. Always consult a healthcare provider when selecting between doses.*
At a glance — what this formula supports
- Normal neurological function and healthy neurotrophic factor (BDNF) support*
- Healthy mood balance and normal emotional stability*
- Normal cognitive function and neurological wellness*
- Neuroprotective nutritional support via lithium orotate bioavailability*
Quality you can verify
Every batch of Lithium Orotate is manufactured in a GMP-certified facility, 100% vegetarian, non-GMO, and third-party tested for purity and potency.
100 vegetarian capsules per bottle. Available in 5mg and 30mg.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Warnings
WARNING: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not use this product without consulting your physician. If you have a kidney condition, are taking lithium-containing medications or psychiatric medications, or have a history of bipolar disorder or other mental health conditions, consult your healthcare provider before use. Do not exceed the recommended serving size. Keep out of reach of children.
