Lithium: The Little-Known Mineral for Mood and Balance

Here’s a fascinating story.

Years ago, researchers discovered a small town in Texas where life seemed almost too good to be true. Divorce rates were nearly nonexistent. Depression and suicide were unheard of. Families were thriving. It was like a real-life Shangri-La.

Curious about what made this community so different, researchers began digging into the details. What they found was surprising: the drinking water in this town contained unusually high levels of the mineral lithium.

Yes, the very same mineral once added to 7-Up soda decades ago.

Why Lithium Matters

Lithium is a naturally occurring trace mineral found in soil, grains, and vegetables. In therapeutic hot springs, it’s one of the minerals thought to promote relaxation. Even in small amounts, lithium appears to support:

• A calmer, steadier mood

• Healthy mental function

• Reduced restlessness

• Better stress balance

It’s important to note that this is not the same as lithium the drug, which is used in much higher doses in psychiatry. What we’re talking about here is nutritional lithium in trace amounts.

My Own Experience with Testing

For over 25 years, I’ve used at-home mineral and toxic metal testing through a professional lab. This type of test measures minerals at the cellular level, which is often more revealing than standard blood work.

When I last checked, my lithium level was low, so I occasionally use a natural supplement called Li-Zyme by Biotics to help bring it up. Just 5 mg of lithium orotate (a common form) can make a noticeable difference in mood and focus.

How You Can Test Your Levels

If you’ve ever wondered whether your body might be running low on certain minerals , or carrying an overload of toxic ones, mineral testing can give you answers. It’s simple, at-home, and incredibly accurate.

I offer this testing in partnership with a trusted lab. You can learn more here: Mineral & Toxic Metal Testing – Wellness for Life

Your body runs on minerals. When even one is low, it can ripple into mood, energy, and overall wellness. Lithium may not get the attention of zinc, magnesium, or iron, but for some people, this quiet mineral makes all the difference.

(And for fun, the antique medicine bottle in the photo is from my own collection. Yes, it once held “lithium water.”) ~Kimberly