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What are the best ways to test Lithium? Is a Hair Test any good at all?
I hope it is ok to cut & paste like this.. It is posted on scribd.. so I hope I am not violating any copyright rules....
Feb 12, 2013 3:50 pm
http://www.scribd.com/doc/125176090/Lit ... Metabolism
I wanted to reiterate an important connection I have discovered concerning those who are MTR + and lithium levels. This relationship also seems to hold true for many adults regardless of their MTR status (this may be due to the impacts of oxidation with aging). I tend to find VERY LOW lithium levels (and signs of higher level lithium excretion) for those who are MTR + as well as many adults. This is important to pay attention to, as lithium plays a role in helping with B12 transport. Especially for those who have concerns about about transcobalamin II deficiency you want to be sure you keep lithium in a healthy normal range. Lithium levels can be followed on a combination of a HMT and a UEE. Also blood lithium levels can be checked. Those who show very low in cobalt on a UEE in spite of adequate B12 support should consider that lithium may be low and look at lithium on that same UEE as well as running a HMT. Possible sources of low dose lithium support can include low dose lithium orotate, Be Calm Spray, Lithia water. This connection is described in greater detail on the Lithium DVD (online no charge at http://www.dramyyasko.com/resources/web ... -webisode/) As ALWAYS work with and defer to your doctor when using supplementation.
With love and hope, Dr.Amy
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