Mood stability and emotional balance
May support healthy mood regulation and emotional stability
Lithium Orotate
Trace mineral supplement combining lithium with orotic acid that may support mood stability, neuroprotection, and brain health at nutritional doses
Scientific nameLithium orotate
FormulaC5H3LiN2O4
Molecular weight162.02 g/mol
CAS5266-20-6
60
absorption score
6
safety / 10
20
USD per month
4
elemental lithium %
5
documented interactions
Check it against something
Lithium Orotate with:
- Amylase
- Ashwagandha
- Avocado Oil
- BCAA (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)
- Beetroot Powder
- Beta-Alanine
- Bifidobacterium lactis
- Bifidobacterium longum
- Bovine Collagen
- Caffeine
- Calcium
- Calcium Bone Formula
- Calcium Carbonate
- Casein Protein
- Chicken Collagen
- Choline (Bitartrate)
- Chondroitin Sulfate
- Coconut Oil
- Collagen Peptides
- Comprehensive Immune Support Complex
- Comprehensive Multivitamin-Mineral Complex
- Creatine HCL
- Creatine Monohydrate
- D-Mannose
- DHA
- Electrolyte Blend
- EPA
- Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
- Folate (5-MTHF)
- Ginger
- Iron Fumarate
- Iron Sulfate
- Joint Mobility Formula
- Keratin
- Krill Oil
- L-Carnitine
- L-Citrulline
- Lactase
- Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus
- Lipase
- Magnesium Citrate
- Magnesium Glycinate
- Magnesium Oxide
- Marine Collagen
- Melatonin
- Modafinil
- Olive Oil Extract
- Omega-3 + Curcumin + Vitamin D Triple Anti-Inflammatory Formula
- Papain
- Protease
- Saccharomyces boulardii
- Turmeric
- Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
- Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
- Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
- Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate)
- Vitamin D3
- Whey Protein
- Zinc Gluconate
Nothing found
75
out of 100
Works better together
Compatible. Timing differs, so follow each supplement's own window.
What it does
mechanism and evidence for each claimNeuroprotection and brain health
Supports brain health and may provide neuroprotective effects
Cognitive function and memory support
May support cognitive performance and memory function
Stress resilience and adaptation
May enhance stress resilience and adaptive responses
Sleep quality and circadian rhythm support
May support healthy sleep patterns and circadian rhythms
Others take these for the same thing
Same goal, different mechanism — check any of them against this one
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)
Energy & nerve support
250-1000 mcg
A
70%
Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
Heart & brain health
1-2g EPA/DHA
A
85%
L-Theanine
Calm focus & stress relief
100-400mg
B
90%
Vitamin B8 (Inositol)
Mental health & PCOS support
2-18g (condition dependent)
B
95%
SAM-e
Mood support & liver health
400-800mg
A
70%
Lithium
Mood balance & neuroprotection
1-5 mg
C
80%
Every pair we checked
12 combinations scored by the engine
Lithium Orotate + Caffeine
High caffeine may increase lithium excretion
Needs attention
58
Lithium Orotate + Creatine Monohydrate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Calcium Carbonate
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Whey Protein
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Lactase
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Bovine Collagen
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + DHA
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Turmeric
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)
No documented interaction either way
No known interaction
70
Lithium Orotate + Omega-3 + Curcumin + Vitamin D Triple Anti-Inflammatory Formula
Enhanced mood support and brain health benefits
Works better together
75
Lithium Orotate + Magnesium Oxide
Enhanced mood stability and nervous system support
Works better together
75
Lithium Orotate + Vitamin D3
Enhanced brain function and mood support
Works better together
75
Dosage
Daily1-20mg
Mood support1-20mg daily
Neuroprotection1-10mg daily
Cognitive support1-10mg daily
Stress resilience1-10mg daily
Before you take it
VeganYes
When to expect it
First Effects2-6 weeks for initial mood and sleep improvements
Peak Benefits8-16 weeks for sustained mental health and neuroprotective benefits
Deficiency DevelopmentUnclear - essentiality not definitively established
Toxicity OnsetRisk lower than prescription lithium but monitoring recommended
How to measure it
MarkerSerum lithium, thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4), kidney function tests
OptimalLow therapeutic range if monitored, normal thyroid/kidney function
Deficient belowNo established deficiency range for nutritional lithium
FrequencyEvery 3-6 months if using long-term, monitor thyroid and kidney function
What people actually reported to the FDA
CAERS, 2 reports naming it as the suspectMost reported effects
Named as the suspect
2 reports
of 4 that mention it at all
Serious outcome
100%
hospitalisation, emergency room or worse
Other Serious or Important Medical Event2
Reports are voluntary and unverified — they record what someone experienced while taking something, not what the compound caused. Counts skew towards products people take a lot of, and a serious outcome is more likely to be reported than a mild one, so these are not rates. How we filter them →
What actually reaches you
The label counts the carrier, your body does not
Elemental lithium
4.3%
of 162.02 g/mol
Absorption
High 60 of 100 · absorbs well relative to other forms
Delivered daily
0.3 mg
Cost per 1 mg delivered
$2.46 comparative — uses the absorption score, not a measured percentage
A 500 mg capsule of Lithium Orotate contains 22 mg of lithium. How much of that crosses into your blood is not measured for this form — the absorption score ranks it against other forms, it is not a share of the dose. How this is calculated →
Works better with
+
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Enhanced mood support and brain health benefits
Both support brain health and mood regulation · level C
+
Magnesium
Enhanced mood stability and nervous system support
Both minerals support nervous system function and stress response · level C
+
B Complex Vitamins
Enhanced brain function and mood support
B vitamins support neurotransmitter synthesis and brain metabolism · level CWhat not to take with Lithium Orotate
!
Excessive Sodium
High sodium may increase lithium excretion
Sodium affects lithium renal clearance and retention · moderate significance
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Caffeine Excess
High caffeine may increase lithium excretion
Caffeine affects kidney function and lithium clearance · mild significanceMedication interactions
Discuss these with a pharmacist before combiningMay interact with antidepressants, mood stabilizers, and antipsychotics
What to do: Consult healthcare provider before combining with psychiatric drugs
May affect thyroid function and medication effectiveness
What to do: Monitor thyroid function with concurrent use
Available forms
Lithium Orotate (Claimed Higher Bioavailability): Mood support potential, Neuroprotection, Lower doses than Rx, Crosses BBB well
Food sources
Natural spring water
Variable trace amounts · 80
Grains and vegetables
Very small trace amounts · 50
Fish and seafood
Trace amounts · 60
Lithium orotate supplements
1-20mg per dose · 60
Too little
- Lithium deficiency symptoms (theoretical):
- Mood instability and emotional dysregulation
- Increased stress sensitivity and poor adaptation
- Cognitive decline and memory problems
- Sleep disturbances and circadian dysfunction
- Reduced stress resilience and coping ability
- Note: Essentiality and deficiency syndrome not established
Too much
- Lithium excess symptoms:
- Nausea, vomiting, and digestive upset
- Hand tremor and muscle weakness
- Fatigue and cognitive impairment
- Thyroid dysfunction with long-term use
- Kidney function changes
- Much lower risk than prescription lithium doses
Who benefits most
mood-support
Mood stability and emotional balance enhancement
1-20mg daily
brain-health-neuroprotection
Brain health support and neuroprotective benefits
1-10mg daily
cognitive-function-support
Cognitive performance and memory enhancement
1-10mg daily
stress-resilience
Stress adaptation and resilience support
1-10mg daily
sleep-circadian-support
Sleep quality and circadian rhythm regulation
1-5mg dailyWhere to buy it
Look for Lithium Orotate at 1-20mg per serving. The form that matters here is Lithium Orotate (Claimed Higher Bioavailability).
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What else affects it
Beyond other supplements
!
Excessive sodium
High sodium may increase lithium excretion
Sodium affects lithium renal clearance and retention
!
Caffeine excess
High caffeine may increase lithium excretion
Caffeine affects kidney function and lithium clearanceHow it works
- Modulates neurotransmitter systems including serotonin and dopamine
- Enhances brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) production
- Inhibits glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3) supporting neuroprotection
- Supports neuroplasticity and synaptic function
- May stabilize mood through effects on neural excitability
- Influences circadian rhythm regulation and sleep-wake cycles
Key findings
what the evidence supports- Limited research on nutritional doses compared to prescription lithium
- Some evidence for mood support and neuroprotective effects
- Lower toxicity risk than therapeutic lithium doses
- Need for more human studies on safety and efficacy
Sources: NIH Examine.com · data reviewed 2026-08-02
Compiled by Denis, who maintains this database and holds no medical qualification — every figure here is sourced or derived, never asserted. How we calculate it →
Common questions
What are the benefits of Lithium Orotate?
Documented effects: Mood stability and emotional balance; Neuroprotection and brain health; Cognitive function and memory support; Stress resilience and adaptation. May support healthy mood regulation and emotional stability
How much Lithium Orotate should you take per day?
The common daily range is 1-20mg. By goal — mood support: 1-20mg daily; neuroprotection: 1-10mg daily; cognitive support: 1-10mg daily; stress resilience: 1-10mg daily.
When is the best time to take Lithium Orotate?
With dinner. First effects are typically reported within 2-6 weeks for initial mood and sleep improvements.
What are the side effects of Lithium Orotate?
At excessive doses: Lithium excess symptoms:, Nausea, vomiting, and digestive upset, Hand tremor and muscle weakness, Fatigue and cognitive impairment, Thyroid dysfunction with long-term use. Safety rating at normal doses is 6 out of 10.
What should you not take with Lithium Orotate?
Separate it from Excessive Sodium, Caffeine Excess by two to four hours. High sodium may increase lithium excretion
Does Lithium Orotate interact with medications?
Documented interactions with psychiatric-medications, thyroid-medications. Discuss these with a pharmacist before combining.
How do you know if you need Lithium Orotate?
The marker is Serum lithium, thyroid function (TSH, T3, T4), kidney function tests, optimal range Low therapeutic range if monitored, normal thyroid/kidney function. Common deficiency signs: Lithium deficiency symptoms (theoretical):, Mood instability and emotional dysregulation, Increased stress sensitivity and poor adaptation, Cognitive decline and memory problems.