A Survey Exploring People's Experiences With Lithium Bought as a Supplement: Une enquete sur l'experience des personnes avec le lithium en supplement.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lithium, despite its evidence base and range of indications, is often underutilized due to safety concerns associated with high-dose prescriptions and consequent necessity for regular blood monitoring. Emerging evidence suggests its potential benefits at lower doses, especially for its pro-cognitive effects and positive safety profile. While accessible as a supplement, empirical human evidence on neuropsychiatric effects is lacking. This study aimed to provide preliminary evidence regarding the utilization and perceived effects of low-dose lithium supplements (LiS) in the community.

Methods

Cross-sectional, opportunistic survey of 211 participants aged ≥18 years who disclosed taking over-the-counter lithium supplements. The survey assessed sample demographics, supp

SUBMITTER: Strawbridge R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11954165 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature