Lithium Orotate: Miracle Mineral or Subtle Sabotage? (Potential Side Effects)

Lithium orotate is having a moment. If you’ve spent more than five minutes browsing nootropic forums, Reddit threads, or biohacking subcultures, you’ve probably seen it mentioned—sometimes with cult-like enthusiasm. People swear by it for lifting their mood, calming anxiety, helping them sleep, or just taking the edge off a rough day. It’s marketed as a … Read more

The Lithium Microdose: Why This Trace Mineral Is Quietly Helping People Feel Better

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I didn’t think much of it the first time I heard it. A friend mentioned he’d been taking low-dose lithium—lithium orotate, to be exact—and said it helped him feel more emotionally stable. Not because he was depressed or anything clinical. Just… a little “off” more often than he liked. His mood was steadier now, his … Read more

Vitamin D3 and the Silent Epidemic: How Gary Brecka Connects Deficiency to Chronic Illness

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We all know that vitamin D is important. It’s one of the few nutrients our body can produce on its own—just step outside and soak in some sunlight, right? But what if there’s more to the story? What if your low energy, bad sleep, stubborn weight, and dark moods weren’t just “personality quirks” or signs … Read more

Berberine or Why My 70-Year-Old Uncle Eats Italian Pastries—and Still Has Abs

Illustration of an old man in good shape eating pastries and sipping coffee.

Last year, I spent a week with my 70-year-old uncle. We were on vacation, and while I was already mentally preparing to offset the damage of buttery croissants and rich Italian pastries with protein shakes and intermittent fasting, he was… not. He ate everything.He savored dessert.He looked amazing. And I don’t mean “good for his … Read more

Protein Powder With Caffeine?

Life today isn’t a chill Sunday brunch, it’s more like a breakneck 100-meter dash against Usain Bolt. We’re all sprinting, whether it’s to hit that deadline, crush that workout, or just somehow manage to adult for another day. You’re juggling 17 things, I get it. And sometimes, we wish we had a little “edge” to … Read more

Limbic Friction: When Your Mind Plays Tug-of-War (And How to Win)

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The limbic system essentially plays a vital role in our emotional responses, motivations, and the choices we make daily. It’s like the internal DJ of our brain, mixing tracks of fear, joy, desire, and caution. So why are we getting all touchy-feely with the term ‘friction’ here? Picture this: You’ve got this epic plan to … Read more