==Special Precautions of Lithium==
* Because the line between an effective dose and toxicity is minute, it is vital that those taking dosages of lithium in the range of 100 mgs and up should have regular blood tests to determine the levels of lithium in their blood.
==Health Benefits and uses of Lithium are==
*There is no doubt that lithium is the single most effective treatment for the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and anyone taking lithium at levels prescribed for treatment of mania, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia should be under the care of a physician. However, regular supplementation with low levels (~2 mgs daily) has been shown to be effective in regulating moods and reducing incidence of anger, depression and suicidal thoughts in many who do not fit the clinical profile of bipolar disorder. Clinical research has found lithium active in the following functions: *Protecting brain cells from toxicity *Promoting brain cell regeneration *Increasing gray matter of the brain *Regulating brain neurotransmitters *Supporting healthy mood balance *Improving blood sugar metabolism -
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