Lithium ascorbate is the ingredient and a name of supplement with 1 mg dosage. Normotim is a finished supplement product that contains 5 mg of lithium ascorbate.

No. Lithium ascorbate sold as a dietary supplement does not require a prescription. It is not a prescription medication.

Lithium ascorbate is a low-dose dietary supplement form of lithium bound to ascorbate. Animal and cell studies suggest that lithium ascorbate may have a more favorable safety and neuroprotective profile than lithium carbonate. Lithium carbonate is a prescription medication used under medical supervision. 

Source: Lithium Ascorbate as a Promising Neuroprotector: Fundamental and Experimental Studies of an Organic Lithium Salt (Torshin et al., 2022)

Preclinical studies suggest that lithium ascorbate may have a more favorable safety profile than lithium carbonate. In animal studies, lithium ascorbate showed lower acute toxicity and did not show the same level of toxicity concerns associated with lithium carbonate.

For lithium ascorbate, LD50 was estimated at 6,334 mg/kg and for lithium carbonate it was estimated as 531 mg/kg.

The higher the LD50 (lethal dose for 50% of test animals), the lower the acute toxicity.

Source: Lithium Ascorbate as a Promising Neuroprotector: Fundamental and Experimental Studies of an Organic Lithium Salt (Torshin et al., 2022)

Both are forms of lithium used in supplements, but they use different carriers. Lithium ascorbate is bound to ascorbate, while lithium orotate is bound to orotic acid. 

We recommend taking 1 tablet in the morning after a meal. You do not need to swallow it with water. Let the tablet dissolve in your mouth.

Take 1 tablet in the morning, or follow the directions on the product label. Each pack contains 60 tablets, which is a 2-month supply when taken as directed.

Just take one dose as soon as you remember. Lithium ascorbate is a low-toxic supplement, so it is safe for small dosages to overlap.

Some users report noticing effects within the first week of use. Individual results vary.

Lithium ascorbate may help support normal mood balance, stress resilience, and cognitive function as part of a healthy lifestyle. Results can vary.

Lithium ascorbate is not a sleep medication. People include it in a wellness routine that supports calmness.

Lithium ascorbate is not intended to work as a sedative. If you feel unusually sleepy, unwell, or different after taking it, stop use and speak with a healthcare professional.

Do not take lithium ascorbate if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product. Ask a healthcare professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, or take prescription medications.

Lithium ascorbate is a low-toxicity supplement. It means that only very large doses can cause harm. The 1 or 5 mg of lithium ascorbate is safe to use daily without any toxicity effects.

Available safety studies suggest that lithium ascorbate has a favorable safety profile when used at the studied doses.

In the available safety data, lithium ascorbate did not show harmful effects on the thyroid.

The available studies did not show signs of kidney damage after lithium ascorbate use at the tested doses. This suggests that lithium ascorbate was well tolerated by the kidneys in these studies.

No signs of liver damage were observed in the available safety studies of lithium ascorbate at the tested doses.

Lithium ascorbate is intended for daily use when taken as directed.

Lithium ascorbate is generally intended to be well tolerated when used as directed. However, individual sensitivity can occur. If you experience any unwanted effects, stop use and consult your healthcare provider.

Normotim is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless approved by a healthcare professional.

Lithium ascorbate is not forming a dependency and cannot cause withdrawal. 

No. Lithium ascorbate is a dietary supplement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent depression, bipolar disorder, or any other disease.

No. Do not use lithium ascorbate to replace prescription medication. Talk to your healthcare professional before changing any treatment plan.

Store lithium ascorbate in a cool, dry place, away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight. Keep the bottle tightly closed and out of reach of children.