Lithium and Rapa

#1

Hello - anyone taking low dose lithium and rapa? I have started but have not noticed any discernable benefit. I’m not sure what I should look for in blood work?? Would love any and all info. if there is any out there.

Thanks,
maggie

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#2

I take a small amount of Lithium. I don’t think there is anything that you could particularly spot from lithium in the short term.

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#3

I recall noticing that lithium made me feel a little less ready to be angry (“took the edge off”). I do not know of any connection to rapa.

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#4

I have also found a softer edge with lithium. 10mg per day for the past 2 years. Rapa for almost 3 years now, so a good long overlap with those 2.

But with so many other confounding interventions, how would I know if I’m messing up LoL!

My only saving grace is that my “regular” blood work continues to improve.

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#6

This is exactly why I started taking low dose lithium. My mother had dementia and I am concerned about my brain health. Dr. Berner was very convincing and so I have added it to my protocol. I guess time will tell if this is the correct decision. Does anyone have any data to go off of on this one?

Thanks

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#7

The guy who claims he is the expert and doesn’t know much.
As far as I know, the studies are observational regarding humans.

#8

Trace lithium in Texas tap water is negatively associated with all-cause mortality and premature death

https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/apnm-2017-0653

Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2649277

Lithium in drinking water linked with lower suicide rates

#9

Just a reminder that SGLT2Is reduce serum lithium by 70% so if you’re taking one, you should increase your lithium dosage to compensate.

I take 10 mg of lithium orotate daily.

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