Lithium orotate can only be purchased without a prescription in countries where it is regulated as a dietary supplement, such as the United States and Canada. In Europe, its sale for human consumption is not permitted and it can only be acquired as a product for technical and/or laboratory use.
Lithium orotate is a form of lithium combined with orotic acid , used in very low doses as a dietary supplement in some countries. Unlike medical lithium salts—such as lithium carbonate or lithium citrate—which require a prescription and strict supervision due to their potential toxicity, lithium orotate is marketed in certain places as a low-dose food supplement.
However, its legal availability varies by country :
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In the European Union (including Spain) , lithium orotate is not approved as a dietary supplement and cannot be sold for human consumption. Its use is permitted only for laboratory or scientific research purposes .
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In the United States , however, it can be purchased without a prescription as a dietary supplement in low doses (generally between 1 and 5 mg of elemental lithium per capsule). It is sold freely in health food stores and online platforms.
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In other countries, their legal status depends on local regulations regarding supplements and trace minerals.
Although lithium orotate is considered well tolerated at low doses , its use should be approached with caution and professional guidance , especially in people with kidney, thyroid or cardiovascular diseases, or who are taking psychiatric or diuretic medication.
