Frequently Asked Questions

EpiMatter contains Lithium Orotate, which is a trace mineral found naturally in soil, water, and the human brain. EpiMatter provides it in small, nutritional amounts to support normal brain function, a calm and balanced mood, and healthy brain aging.* For more on the science, visit our Research page.

Start with one capsule a day for two weeks, then increase to two capsules a day if needed and well tolerated. Many people find one capsule is enough. Do not take more than two capsules a day. Each capsule contains 10 mg of lithium orotate, which provides about 0.42 mg of elemental lithium.  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11838882/

We have had a wide variety of answers with this one. There have been people who state they can feel the difference immediately and others who took it for a month or so, then stopped and realized the changes they felt were so subtle it was hard to document until they quit. We recommend taking 1 per day for a month, then 2. On average, it has been about two weeks for changes to be consistently noted.   

EpiMatter has not been studied in pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you’re pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, don’t take EpiMatter unless your healthcare provider recommends it.

We have people as young as four-year-olds taking this. To always be safe, keep it out of reach of children.

It is always best to talk with a qualified pharmacist familiar with the differences between lithium orotate and other prescriptions. These are the best providers to counsel on prescription interactions. 

From our research, we found that lithium orotate can interact with the following:

• Dextromethorphan
• Anticonvulsants
• Muscle relaxants
• Meperidine
• Methyldopa
• Phenothiazines
• Loop diuretics
• Pentazocine
• Tramadol
• ACE inhibitors
• Calcium channel blockers

This list isn’t complete, so always check with your pharmacist.

If you take any of the mentioned medications, you need to talk to your healthcare provider (qualified pharmacist) before supplementing with lithium orotate.

We have noted that our product will show you quickly if you are anemic. In simple terms, anemia means your cells don’t have the strength to carry nutrients where they need to. When we hear this symptom, we ask if they are anemic. These symptoms have been 100% yes and are easily fixed by adding Standard Process Ferrofood. Once the anemia is balanced, the side effects disappear.

When you read about lithium, it helps to know that there are two ways to measure it, and both use milligrams (mg). Lithium orotate is the whole compound. Elemental lithium is the amount of lithium in the compound.

Each EpiMatter capsule contains 10 mg of lithium orotate, which provides about 0.42 mg of elemental lithium. That’s a small, nutritional amount, far below prescription lithium.

Even so, take no more than two capsules a day. Taking more than directed over time can lead to too much lithium in your body, which can cause nausea, tremor, muscle weakness, and effects on the kidneys and thyroid. If someone takes more than directed, or a child swallows any, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222.

Lithium stays in your system for about a day before your body clears it, so taking EpiMatter around the same time each day works best.

Take no more than two capsules a day. Taking more than directed can lead to too much lithium in your body. Early signs include diarrhea, vomiting, tremor, stomach pain, and drowsiness. Severe cases can cause confusion, seizures, and kidney problems.

If someone takes more than directed, or a child swallows any, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 right away. Call 911 for severe symptoms such as confusion, fainting, or seizures.

Your kidneys clear lithium from your body, so take EpiMatter only as directed. If you have a kidney condition, don’t take EpiMatter unless your healthcare provider approves it. Increased thirst or frequent urination are signs to stop and check with your provider.

Please reference the two-year study showing that people taking a low dose (EpiMatter is a low dose) of Lithium Orotate did not develop kidney problems.