Posted by Barbara Cat on June 2, 2003, at 12:19:02
In reply to Re: Larry what do you think about lithium orotate? » Ron Hill, posted by Larry Hoover on June 2, 2003, at 8:51:48
Larry and Ron,
Serenity is the brand I took. Interesting fact is that Serenity costs $39 as opposed to around $10 for the same amount from other sources. Serenity's product of course is 'superior' because it is enterically coated to bypass the deleterious effects of stomach acid. More likely it bypasses the entire digestive system and ends up in the toilet. Or at least, that's what my subjective experience suggests.If anyone is thinking about taking this med, search for another brand. You shouldn't have to pay more than $10 for 1 month's supply (3 per day). Bullshit meter, indeed, Larry. Mine was twanging but I was hoping for a lithium that didn't harm my thyroid more than it already is.
In it's defence, however, I do think the idea of orotates and aspartates as transport mediums offers some interesting theories to consider - IF they actually work in the body as stated. One thing I have learned the hard way is that the benefits of various products, nutrients, etc., are probably true. The problem is that the particular product touting the benefits does not deliver the stated amount, is not bioavailable, does not survive the first liver pass, or whatever. If orotates indeed work the way they're claiming, then how exciting. More likely, the science just isn't there yet to make it work in the body.
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