Researchers tested whether lithium ascorbate (Normotim) can support the mental health of people with mild psychological conditions. 

How Was The Experiment Done?

54 patients with mild level of disorders, such as depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, as well as people with signs of emotional distress and fatigue, received 15 mg of elemental lithium or 3 tablets of Normotim a day for ten weeks.

During the study, researchers assessed participants’ psychological state and blood lithium levels several times.

Key Findings

• 77.8% of participants showed improvement in their symptoms.

• Anxiety and depression levels dropped by the end of the study.

• Most of the participants felt better by the third week and normal by the tenth week.

• A fifth of participants needed antidepressants alongside continuing Normotim.

• Lithium levels in blood increased slightly, but stayed well below clinical therapeutic ranges.

• Side effects were rare — only four people had mild allergic skin reactions.

• No serious safety concerns were reported during the study.

What Does It Mean For You?

Considering the limitations and promising results, Normotim may help improve your mood without severe side effects. 

The study has its limitations, including the lack of a placebo group, a small sample, and the absence of randomization. However, researchers observed symptom improvement tracked alongside Normotim use and hypothesized the potential efficacy of the supplement at sub-therapeutic blood levels.