Trace-Element Lithium, Paired With NAC
Lithium is a trace element, and this is a trace-element dose, not a prescription one. Pure Encapsulations says it “offers the essential trace element lithium to support healthy mental function, including mood, emotion, memory and behavior.”*
Who I Reach For This With
- Patients whose plan calls for mood, memory and focus support with a nutrient-first approach
- Anyone who wants a low, trace-mineral amount of lithium rather than a pharmaceutical dose
- Protocols where a practitioner is already tracking mood and cognition
- People who also use NAC and want to account for the NAC in this capsule
What Makes This Form Different
- Lithium (as lithium orotate) 5 mg plus N-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC, free-form) 200 mg per size 1 capsule
- Combines lithium with NAC, so account for that if you take NAC separately
- Part of Pure Encapsulations' PureSYNAPSE line; free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, artificial colors and sweeteners, GMOs, gluten and magnesium stearate
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- Supports mood, emotional wellness and behavioral health*
- Supports cognitive function*
- Promotes neurotransmitter activity*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
This is a small, steady-use item, one capsule a day with a meal. I treat it as a nutrient in a larger plan alongside magnesium glycinate and the basics of sleep and stress. Anyone on any psychiatric medication should loop in the prescriber first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the prescription form?
No — it’s a trace-mineral dose. Anyone on prescription lithium or psychiatric medication should check with their prescribing provider.
Why is NAC in here?
Pure Encapsulations describes this product as a combination of lithium and N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC), 200 mg of NAC per capsule. Factor that in if you also take a separate NAC.
When do I take it?
1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as your practitioner directs.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 1) vegetarian capsule contains: Lithium (as lithium orotate) 5 mg; N-Acetyl-l-cysteine (free-form) 200 mg. Other ingredients: vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water), ascorbyl palmitate, hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose).
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule daily, with a meal, or as directed by a health professional. 180 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: Pure Encapsulations states: “Not to be taken by pregnant and lactating women. Consult your health professional before using this product. Not to be taken in conjunction with antidepressants unless advised by a health professional. Individuals with bipolar disorder and depression must be monitored closely by a health professional if taking this supplement. It is recommended that individuals taking this supplement have lithium levels and kidney function monitored regularly. Do not exceed the dose recommended by your health professional.”
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*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.
