What's the History of Lithium? How Does It Treat Bipolar Disorder? | Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses the unusual and fascinating history of using lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder.

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[MattyP]

Just diagnosed and going down the rabbit hole. Thank you for the vid/info.

[blindeerkeizer]

I just recieved my lithium today . Hopefully it will help, giving my love to all the ones who are suffering.

[Chulanotfound]

Going down the rabbit hole. Im just trying to escape from all of this. It's more complicated that everybody thinks. Keep on going everyone ♥

[Krucifixions]

Wow... i can imagine how excited he would of been once he saw those results like HOLY FxCK no way just figured it out!! thats a huge discovery who would of ever thought LITHIUM would be the key to it all... wild !! thanks for the information that is SUPER COOL!

[katmahbub]

ok, this is amazing! I figured out what was going to happen after you mentioned uric acid (after having watched a video about lithium chemical properties to make batteries)! I love the pure simplicity of the solution in an alkali metal.

[clecompteful]

Everyone needs to differentiate between Lithium Orotate and Lithium Big difference people - it's a vital detail !!!

[georgeelgin]

This clip fascinTates. The story actually goes back to Alfred Garrod (1859) [ i blogged on this 2017/11/]. You missed some details in Dr Cade's work, but what i wanted to hear about is something Eric Kandel brings up [pg 78 "the disordered mind"]. When the Neuronal ion channel is opened it allows both Na+ and Li+ ions to enter. He `says` upon returning to normal potention the Li remains [i saw no source].

The reason this interests is therapeutic Li is in the form of Li2Co3 [lithium carbonate]. Where as A lot of the supplement folks have been pushing Lithium Oratate [a somewhat heavier molecule] .. hm ... i sense some investigation of why Li might produce GABA might be instructive. Is it because the action potential of ion placement having a smaller variance in the presense of Li ??

[BardinBardo]

What about Lithium Orotate?
It is a low dose over the counter supplement. There is some evidence that it could work but I don't know if if is compelling enough.

[ahammer]

Ashland Oregon is famous for it's lithium springs... I'm wondering what is a good natural source.

[hello-kjff]

don't take lithium unless you're experiencing an episode. That stuff will turn you into a nice zombie

[constancechoux]

Great knowing this amazing story.
You Rock 🙏🏼🙌🏼💪🏾🪄😘

[anitaanderson]

Lithium relieved my major depression …it was like a veil lifted it was such a relief

[fatihedinc]

Whats the difference between lityum oralate and lityum carbonat?

[lucimorr]

Does anyone have thoughts on the use of Lithium Orotate?

[vgernyc]

But what in the injected urine was the source of the mania in the guinea pigs? For a moment I thought the uric acid was the source of the mania. Why not use Sodium Urate instead of Lithium Urate?

[clintondearborn]

thank you andrew i sufer from bi bolor n clust b lithium helps me a lot

[petermcginnity]

Im on Lithium 18 yrs but have to come off because recently diagnosed with
CKD
DIABETES MELLITUS
BRAIN IMPAIRMENT
END STAGE KIDNEY DISEASE/ DIALYSIS WITHIN 5- 10 YEARS.

[kamartaj]

Valproic acid extended release is better. It can damage the liver tho, check with your doctor if you suffer from bipolar symptoms or anxiety.

[mitchellsmith]

I’m on day 8 of lithium so far it’s helping but still early days🙏

[matthewrousseau]

How about low dose lithium(oratete) for regular depression