Posted by Paulie on June 2, 2003, at 14:29:10
In reply to Re: LITHIUM OROTATE » Paulie, posted by Larry Hoover on June 2, 2003, at 13:22:49
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> Thanks. Now, finding the full-text to reference 24, I see claims about lithium action that are unsubstantiated, and promotional arguments by a guy who sells the stuff. Hmmm....
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> Note the similarity in hyperlink structure.....Hmmm.....same company.....
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> http://www.vrp.com/art/269.asp?c=1054576876708&g=Ward%20Dean&k=/srch/warddean.asp&m=/vstyle.css
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> My BS meter is in the red zone.
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> LarYes, Dr.Ward Dean is director of research for Vitamin Research Products. Assuming his claims are false on the bio-availibity issue there is a reference to the "Clinical Application of Lithium Orotate" published in 1973 by Dr. HA Nieper.
Superiority of Lithium Orotate
The lithium salt of orotic acid (lithium orotate) improves the specific effects of lithium many-fold by increasing lithium bio-utilization. The orotates transport the lithium to the membranes of mitochondria, lysosomes and the glia cells. Lithium orotate stabilizes the lysosomal membranes and prevents the enzyme reactions that are responsible for the sodium depletion and dehydration effects of other lithium salts. Because of the superior bioavailability of lithium orotate, the therapeutic dosage is much less than prescription forms of lithium. For example, in cases of severe depression, the therapeutic dosage of lithium orotate is 150 mg/day. This is compared to 900-1800 mg of the prescription forms. In this dosage range of lithium orotate, there are no adverse lithium side reactions and no need for monitoring blood serum measurements.17
http://www.vrp.com/art/269.asp?c=1054576876708&g=Ward%20Dean&k=/srch/warddean.asp&m=/vstyle.css
Paul
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