NSI® Lithium supports brain health. May contribute to brain cell renewal and preservation. Supports a healthy memory.

How does NSI® Lithium work?
Lithium is a trace element that may help preserve and renew brain cells.¹ NSI® Lithium contains an effective, yet safe amount of this mineral in each one capsule serving. By promoting the regeneration of brain cells, lithium is seen to be an effective anti-aging nutrient for the brain. It also increases the production of a major brain-protective protein called “bcl-2” in these cells. Lithium helps protect brain cells against potential damage caused by toxic molecules, sometimes called “excitotoxins,” that naturally form during the course of brain metabolism.

Signaling is the communication between brain cells and networks of the brain. Lithium contributes to at least two signal-carrying pathways². In addition, it may also help repair signaling pathways found to be signaling abnormally.3

N-acetyl-aspartate (NAA) is a brain molecule that is considered a marker for the viability and healthy function of brain cells. A decrease in NAA is thought to signal deceased nerve cell viability, decreased function and even possible nerve cell loss. Lithium helps support the increase of NAA in the brain. In addition, lithium promotes brain health by helping to inhibit over-activated N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, which may lead to the impairment of brain cells.4 Lithium also supports memory and its properties help reduce areas of cell death in the brain.5

NSI® Lithium is better because it:
-- Contains 5mg of lithium as lithium aspartate in each convenient single capsule serving
-- Is a better value when compared to other brands.

¹ Moore G.L., et al, Lithium-induced Increase in Human Grey Matter, Lancet, 2000; 356:1, 241-1, 242.

2 Williams R and Harwood A, Lithium Therapy and Signal Transduction, Trends in Pharmacology Sciences, 2000;21(2); 61-64.

3 Lenox R and Hahn C, Overview of he Mechanism of Action of Lithium in the Brain: Fifty-year Update, Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 2000;61 (Supplement 9): 5-15.  

4 Chuang D, Christ L, Fujimaki K, Hashimoto R, Jeong M, Lithium-induced inhibition of Src tyrosine kinase in Rat cerebral cortical neurons: A role in neuroprotection against N-methyl-aspartate receptor-mediated excitotoxicity, FEBS Letters, 2003;538(1-3):45-148.