Description
CAS No. : 5266-20-6
Molecular Formula : C5H3LiN2O4H2O
Molecular Weight : 180.04
Product Description：
Lithium orotate, is a lithium salt of pyrimidinecarboxylic acid and lithium. It is available as the monohydrate, LiC5H3N2O4·H2O, It has controversially been promoted as an alternative to lithium carbonate. In this compound, lithium is non-covalently bound to an orotate ion, rather than to a carbonate or other ion. Lithium orotate is sold under a wide variety of brand names and is available at some drugstores and health food stores.
Although a few psychiatrists prescribe lithium orotate to their patients, it is most often naturopaths and other alternative health practictioners who recommend this drug to their patients.
Application :
Lithium orotate is generally marketed as a dietary supplement used in small doses to treat conditions including stress, manic depression, alcoholism, ADHD and ADD, aggression, PTSD, Alzheimer’s and to improve memory.
