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Review
Summary |
“Depression” is a word that’s thrown around a lot these days. Approximately 19 million Americans are diagnosed with depression every year, afflicting roughly twice as many women as men, though experts have suggested that men are perhaps just less likely to report or seek treatment for feelings of depression. Even individuals who are not “clinically” depressed can experience prolonged lows that can have a strong negative impact on their quality of life, affecting friendships, relationships, self-esteem, energy levels and sleep.
The good news about depression and other mental-health issues, like anxiety and mood swings, being so freely discussed today is that these are no longer problems that people are reluctant to admit to having. When people can admit that they’re struggling with stress, mood swings and other issues, they’re in a position to take proactive steps to address them. Lexacure™, a supplement that advertises itself as a mood enhancer, is one of a wide array of supplements, available without a prescription, that claim to address these problems.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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Lexacure™ contains: an “organic, mineral form” of Lithium, Hypericum (also known as St. John’s Wort) and Orotate, a mineral transport ingredient.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Lexacure™ contains Lithium in a mineral form, not to be confused with other forms like Lithium Carbonate or Lithium Citrate, which are used in prescription psychiatric medications. LexacureTM also contains Hypericum, an herb more commonly known as St. John’s Wort. Though some studies have suggested that St. John’s Wort may be useful in treating some symptoms of mild to moderate degrees of depression, other studies of this somewhat controversial herb have shown it to be no more effective than a placebo in treating symptoms of moderate depression.
Another ingredient, Orotate, “transports the natural Lithium and Hypericum to the blood cells of the brain where it is needed,” according to Lexacure’s website.
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There is no question that the mineral form of Lithium can be an effective way of relieving mood fluctuations, anxiety, and other symptoms of mild depression that can interfere with a person’s overall outlook on—and enjoyment of—life. The Orotate delivery system is a smart component to a mineral Lithium formula since it acts as a mineral transporter, essentially carrying the mineral Lithium to the blood/brain barrier, which is where the chemical imbalances that cause mood disorders and depression occur.
Though the mineral Lithium and Orotate combination within the formula have documented benefits enthusiastically endorsed by many experts, some consumers may be legitimately concerned about the inclusion of St. John’s Wort in the formula. There are proponents who believe that St. John’s Wort can be useful in treating symptoms of depression, but many individuals are unable to tolerate it, so its inclusion in what could have been an effective formula on its own may strike some as questionable. St. John's Wort can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, as well as other side effects like anxiety, dry mouth and nausea. It is also known to interfere with some types of prescription medication, including birth control pills, anticoagulants, prescription antidepressants and some cancer medications.
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| Positives |
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• Bio-available form of mineral Lithium
• Contains Orotate
• 14-day free trial
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• Contains controversial St. Johns Wort
• Does not feature Micro Vortex Enteric Coating
• May cause unwanted side effects for those allergic to St. Johns Wort
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| Final Thoughts |
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What could have been a sound formula based on mineral Lithium and an Orotate delivery system was complicated with the inclusion of St. John’s Wort, which is contraindicated for many individuals and presents the risk of unwanted side effects that could negate any positive effects of this supplement.
Consumers in the market for a mineral Lithium and Orotate combination might be better advised to look for a formula that does not contain St. John’s Wort, and should seek out additional benefits like a Micro Vortex Enteric Coating, which protects the active ingredients from stomach acid insuring absorption.
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