It is well known that antidepressants
such as Prozac and Paxil can prompt intense manias in adults with
bipolar disorder, when given without mood stabilizing drugs.
Bipolar
disorder (manic-depressive illness) is a mood disorder that involves
episodes of both manic highs and seriously low mood swings, (And
then back again) with periods of normalcy in between. The third
most common mood disorder (after major depression and dysthymic
disorder) manic-depression is often severe and life threatening.
It affects about 1% of adults during their lifetime. Symptoms of
manic depression typically begin during adolescence or early adulthood,
and continue to recur throughout life. Men and women are equally
likely to develop this disabling illness. Manic depression is often
complicated by co-occurring alcohol or substance abuse. Without
effective treatment, bipolar illness leads to suicide in nearly
20% of cases.
Lithium is the most effective element
used for stabilizing mood swings for those with manic (bipolar)
depression. Lithium orotate, a natural lithium salt of orotic acid,
is 20 times more bio-active than other lithium salts and allows
a reduction in dosage as well as the likelihood of potential
side effects associated with prescription lithium. HBC's Symmetry
is the first ever homeopathic Lithium Orotate homeopathic spray formulation.
Synergistically combined with both GABA and Albumin,
Symmetry is designed to help you instantly achieve therapeutic
brain lithium concentrations while supporting balanced brain function,
especially during episodes of anxiety, stress, depression.
Los
Angeles Times, September 17th, 2003
JAMA (The Journal of American Medical Association--Click
here to read full study) Lithium, an inexpensive drug for
bipolar disorder. Lithium is one of the most common elements
used for stabilizing mood swings, mania and depression. Lithium
orotate is a highly bioavailable form of lithium that is available without
a prescription. Because of its superior bioavailability, (20
times more bio-active than other lithium salts) lower doses
of lithium orotate (Rather than lithium carbonate or lithium
citrate) may be used to achieve therapeutic brain lithium concentrations
and relatively stable serum concentrations. (1,2) while greatly
reducing the likelihood and severity of potential side effects
Lithium orotate has also been demonstrated to be of benefit
in the treatment of alcoholics, and proved useful in alleviating
alcohol-related symptoms of liver dysfunction, seizure disorders,
headaches, hyperthyroidism, affective disorders. (3) Meniere’s
syndrome, and liver and lung cancers. If you cannot tolerate higher
doses of lithium due to side effects you might try replacing
it with lithium orotate. It requires no blood tests and side
effects are pretty much non-existent. It is non-prescription and
even at lower doses is just as effective as much higher
doses of the prescription forms of lithium.
Standard dose is 2-6 sprays per day or as directed by your
physician.
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.
Refrences:
1. Dean W. and English J., 'Lithium Orotate: The Unique, Safe Mineral
with Multiple Uses,' Vitamin Research News, July, 1999.
2. Kling MA, Manowitz P, Pollack IW. Rat brain and serum lithium
concentrations after acute injections of lithium carbonate and orotate.
J Pharm Pharmacol 1978 Jun;30(6):368-70.
3. Sartori HE., Lithium orotate in the treatment of alcoholism and
related conditions. Alcohol 1986 Mar-Apr;3(2):97-100.
Cautions: Lithium should not be used by individuals with significant
renal or cardiovascular diseases, severe debilitation or dehydration,
or sodium depletion, and by individuals who are taking diuretics
or ACE inhibitors. Consult your doctor before use if you are taking
anti-hypertensive drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, analgesic drugs
or insulin. Lithium should not be used by pregnant women and breast-feeding
mothers. Restrictions: Not available in Canada