The Science Behind VitalithMD®
Synergy Over Quantity
Your body isn't a warehouse. It's a finely tuned system. Our formula is designed so that each nutrient works with, not against, the others. Lithium is paired with essential vitamins, minerals, and cofactors that optimize absorption and cellular use.
Lithium: The Missing Trace Mineral
Lithium is naturally present in certain soils, but decades of industrial farming have depleted these levels. This means the foods we eat today contain far less of this important trace element than they did in the past.
Some early research has explored trace-level lithium intake as part of overall nutrition, distinct from prescription lithium therapy, which is used at much higher doses under medical supervision for diagnosed conditions. This early research has looked at potential connections between trace lithium intake and:
- Cognitive function and memory performance
- Emotional balance and everyday resilience
- Healthy stress response and resilience
- Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant processes in the body
Research Highlights
The studies below discuss lithium generally and were not conducted on VitalithMD® specifically.
- A 2023 review discussed low-dose lithium (≤ 0.5 mM) and its potential relevance to brain health, cardiovascular wellness, and immune balance, especially in aging populations (PMCID: PMC10227915).
- Lithium orotate is a well-absorbed form of lithium commonly used in trace-mineral formulations (PMCID: PMC8413749).
Our Science-Driven Formulation
We don't rely on marketing hype — we rely on peer-reviewed research and expert consultation. Each ingredient in VitalithMD®'s formula is carefully dosed to work synergistically, providing comprehensive wellness support. VitalithMD® includes lithium only at trace nutritional levels, consistent with typical dietary intake.
Our Why and How it Started
Every wellness journey starts with a question. For us, it was: "If something this small could make me feel this much better...why isn't everyone getting it?"
A Personal Discovery That Sparked a Mission
Elisa Medhus, M.D. wasn't looking to start a supplement company. She was simply looking for answers — a way to support her energy, support her mood, and handle life's stress more gracefully. When she began taking a microdose of lithium orotate — just 5 mg per day — she felt lighter, more centered, and more resilient.*
*Individual experiences vary, and this reflects Elisa's own personal experience rather than a guaranteed outcome.
The Problem Nobody Was Talking About
Through her research, Elisa learned what many nutrition experts already suspected: lithium, once abundant in our food supply, had quietly disappeared from modern diets due to soil depletion. Most people weren't getting any — and didn't even know it was missing.
Some early research has explored trace-level lithium's potential relevance to emotional balance, cognitive wellness, and stress response (PMCID: PMC10227915, PMCID: PMC8413749). These studies discuss lithium generally and were not conducted on VitalithMD® specifically.
From Kitchen Table Idea to a Wellness Brand
What began as a personal health discovery became a mission: to reintroduce this vital trace mineral into the human diet in a safe, balanced way. Partnering with experts, Elisa developed an all-in-one multivitamin that combined essential daily nutrients with a carefully measured lithium microdose.
Our Vision for the Future
We believe nutrition plays an important supporting role in everyday wellness — always alongside, never in place of, guidance from your own healthcare provider. VitalithMD® is here to support that role.
Join us in bringing lithium back where it belongs — in the human diet.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
