Lithium

Genes & the Inheritance of Memories Across Generations | Dr. Oded Rechavi

Andrew Huberman

A drug used to treat bipolar disorder, found to affect memory extension in C. elegans by influencing a specific neuron sensitive to it, and interacting with cold tolerance mechanisms.

#AIS: MP Materials CEO James Litinsky on rare earths, supply chain, and energy independence

All-In Podcast

A key component for batteries in the electrification transition, facing projected shortages and with potential new extraction methods being explored.

Understanding & Healing the Mind | Dr. Karl Deisseroth

Andrew Huberman

A psychiatric drug that was serendipitously identified for its therapeutic effects, a classic example of drug discovery in psychiatry.

#76 – Kyle Kingsbury: Finding meaning, depression, and psychedelics

Peter Attia MD

Medication prescribed to Kyle Kingsbury for bipolar disorder, which he found made him feel mute and emotionally flat, leading him to stop taking it.

E72: Impact of sanctions, deglobalization, food shortage risks, macroeconomic outlook and more

All-In Podcast

Essential for batteries, the US has deposits that are inaccessible due to environmental regulations.

The Science & Treatment of Bipolar Disorder

Andrew Huberman

A naturally occurring element used as a long-standing treatment for bipolar disorder, with an interesting discovery backstory.

How Trauma Works and How to Heal From It — Paul Conti, MD

Tim Ferriss

Discussed as two distinct approaches: high-dose as an effective medication for bipolar disorder with potential side effects, and very low-dose as a supplement found in groundwater that may generally improve mental well-being, though not effective for severe distress.

The End of Global Order: A Conversation with Peter Zeihan and Ian Bremmer (Episode #288)

Sam Harris

An element Russia plays a major role in exporting, essential for various industries.

E61: 2022 Predictions! Business, politics, science, tech, crypto, & more

All-In Podcast

Mentioned as a battery metal that is expected to be a best-performing asset in 2022.

367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data

Peter Attia MD

Used to treat bipolar disorder (Category D), with positive human fetal risk data, but may be used when the benefit to the mother outweighs the risk.

Fermilab Physics Slam VIII

Fermilab

Micronutrients Deserve More Attention (Episode 119)

Stronger By Science

2024 New Year’s Resolutions, AI Upheavel, & Much More! | The Random Show (4K)

Tim Ferriss

A low-dose supplement mentioned for its potential link to lower suicide rates in populations with higher natural environmental levels.

A Camera With Only One Pixel, Better Phone Memory, Carbon Offsetting Woes & More

Sabine Hossenfelder

Mentioned as one of the raw materials whose price increase contributed to the rise in battery prices for electric vehicles.

Tim Ferriss Vlog: Day 7 | Tim Ferriss

Tim Ferriss

Low-dose lithium was mentioned as a potential nutritional approach for PTSD.

Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health | Dr. Chris Palmer

Andrew Huberman

A mood stabilizer Dr. Palmer was prescribed, which he found to be 'horrible' and not beneficial.