Minerals
Lithium orotate
Also called: lithium
A low-dose form of lithium sold as a supplement.
- Why people take it
- Mood.
- What the evidence says
- Not well studied as a supplement; prescription lithium is a medicine that needs blood tests.
- How it is usually taken
- Sold in low doses of 1 to 5 mg elemental lithium; not tested like prescription lithium.
- Be careful
- Can affect the thyroid and kidneys and interacts with many medicines. Do not use without a doctor.
- Medicines it can interact with
- Must not be combined with prescription lithium; diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and NSAIDs raise lithium levels.
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Common questions
What is Lithium orotate?
A low-dose form of lithium sold as a supplement.
Why do people take Lithium orotate?
Mood.
Does Lithium orotate work?
Not well studied as a supplement; prescription lithium is a medicine that needs blood tests.
How much Lithium orotate do people take?
Sold in low doses of 1 to 5 mg elemental lithium; not tested like prescription lithium.
Is Lithium orotate safe?
Can affect the thyroid and kidneys and interacts with many medicines. Do not use without a doctor.
Does Lithium orotate interact with medicines?
Must not be combined with prescription lithium; diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs and NSAIDs raise lithium levels.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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