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Taking ashwagandha 470 mg day/470 night for low cortisol-can i take small amount of lithium orotate for sleep?
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Probably OK but Why: I guess the easy answer is that it is probably safe. However I am not quite sure i understand why you are doing this. Lithium orotate is very low dose formulation of lithium ( a medication used mostly for bipolar or manic depression) that is available over the counter. It seems like an unusual choice to help you sleep.
Answered 3/15/2014
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