Too bad it's toxic to take orally. ~ See: Talbott J. H. (1950). "Use of lithium salts as a substitute for sodium chloride". Arch Med Interna. 85 (1): 1–10. doi:10.1001/archinte.1950.00230070023001
It was once sold as a salt substitute (in the late 40s) but "was prohibited after the toxic effects of the compound were recognized"
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- The kinds of off the charts doses they used to use (as medicine, not for table salt) are not the way lithium is used today (well, we hope).
Lithium is not toxic in the right form, right dose. In fact, it is required for our bodies. If we are deficient, severe neurological issues can develop.
Jonathan Wright has written a great deal about the benefits of Lithium Orotate and that form has been very helpful for some with lyme to address brain issues.
Some articles pop up with a search at Google for:
Borrelia "Lithium Orotate"
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Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
Lithium Orotate -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- However, giving this back to Marnie, the thread's topic may not be as much about any particular form of lithium as about how ever to achieve:
Inhibition of inositol monophosphatase & address atherosclerotic plaques. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- My favorite is allicin where the inside of my blood vessels are concerned. Cutting corners and just taking one of the results from a search at Google for
Allicin prevents H2O2-induced apoptosis of HUVECs by inhibiting an oxidative stress pathway
BioMed Central by S Chen - Aug 30, 2014 -
Excerpt: . . . Conclusion
Allicin has powerful effects in protecting HUVECs from apoptosis. The protection occurs via a mechanism involving the reduction in oxidative stress, as measured by increased SOD and reduced MDA, NO and eNOS.
There finding suggest that allicin functions as a powerful antioxidant. Further studies will be necessary to determine the direct effects of allicin on atherosclerosis. -
Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :
FSU is developing a new form of Li that won't cause the "naughty" spikes...it is in the pipeline.
I think we have to use the GABA gated ***chloride channels*** for drug delivery...
But...this is a 2015 abstract mentioning LiCl for bipolar:
The "latest" in AD treatments is to antagonize the H3R (histamine 3 receptors). It is believed persons suffering with AD are not releasing dopamine, norepinephrine, epinephrine, etc. due to too little BH4 (lithium is one supporter of BH4) which is due to a malfunctioning folate cycle (each turn produces one BH4) - MTHFR implications.
Odd that to clear Bb from the GI track = Tritec = rantinidine bismuth citrate. Rantinidine is
Zantac, a H2 blocker.
Now we have Claritin...a H1 blocker.
When AD (spirochetes have been found in the brains of those with AD)...a H3 antagonist.
In the UK, they have used a H3 blocker for 40 years to treat another disease -
Betahistine is a potent H3 receptor antagonist.
94% of physicians in the UK prescribe betahistine for Ménière’s disease...
Looks like wherever Bb is camped out...preventing histamine release is vital.
Our OspB antibody should have been IgG1k to prevent histamine release.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Marnie,
Thanks for posting this. I was interested in what other supplements might also have articles on this topic and, voilà, both berberine and andrographis have much written about their effect with "atherosclerotic plaques", too. Beyond the few favorites of mine:
Zhongguo Zhong Xi Yi Jie He Za Zhi. 2005 Apr;25(4):345-9.
Effect of drugs for promoting blood circulation on blood lipids and inflammatory reaction of atherosclerotic plaques in ApoE gene deficiency mice.
Author from Beijing University of TCM
Excerpt:
CONCLUSION:
Chinese medicinal herbs tested in this study can interfere the maturing progress of atherosclerotic plaques and stabilize the plaques in ApoE deficiency mice,
the mechanisms may relate to its actions in regulating lipids metabolism and inhibiting inflammatory reaction.
Different Chinese medicinal herbs for activating blood circulation of conventional dosage might show difference in potency and acting links. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- [from last excerpt] "inhibiting inflammatory reaction" seems a major player with blood vessel health, especially for those with lyme (as it causes so much inflammation). -
Posted by Marnie (Member # 773) on :
Keebler...we were typing at the same time. Read my comments above yours.
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Marnie, Thanks. I will do so but have to rest first - sort of toast right now after this spurt. Your note about GABA is ringing my bell as I think my NMDA receptors are just so wired to the max. You always give us a lot to consider. Merci Beaucoup. -
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