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Peter's thoughts on lithium supplementation (AMA #3) — Whalespan

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Peter's thoughts on lithium supplementation (AMA #3)

Peter Attia8m · 2020-01-24

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✓Well SupportedGroundwater containing higher levels of lithium is associated with better mental health.◐Partially SupportedPeter Attia took 600mg of lithium daily for about a year under medical monitoring.◐Partially SupportedPeter Attia experienced nausea when traveling through time zones and taking lithium at different times, suggesting an effective dose increase.◐Partially SupportedThe risk of taking low-value interventions like lithium at low doses is low.Partially Supported

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Peter Attia's wife described him as 'less of an asshole' after he started taking lithium.

◐Partially SupportedThe initial side effects of excessive lithium intake include nausea, even at doses below toxic blood levels.

✕Not SupportedPeter Attia discontinued high-dose lithium supplementation due to hassle and potential side effects outweighing perceived benefits.

✕Not SupportedTaking lithium at doses used for bipolar disorder monotherapy without medical supervision and monitoring is dangerous and potentially fatal.

◐Partially SupportedLithium supplementation may help stabilize mood.

◐Partially SupportedNausea is an early side effect of excessive lithium intake.

◐Partially SupportedPaul Conti uses lithium in monotherapy for high-risk bipolar patients when other drugs are ineffective.

◐Partially SupportedLower doses of lithium (10-20mg) may reproduce therapeutic blood levels.