EPISODE · Dec 5, 2025 · 1H 1M
#482 Why Scientists Believe Lithium May Be a Longevity Molecule
from Siim Land Podcast · host Siim Land
Jon Berner, MD PhD is a board certified Psychiatrist from Seattle with 27 years of experience. He's also published several scientific papers.Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimlandTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:20 Why Dr Berner became interested in lithium04:50 Lithium’s benefits in Alzheimer’s and dementia10:50 Lithium’s effects on mTOR and autophagy12:50 Bon Charge sponsorship13:40 Clinical evidence for lithium in dementia18:20 What’s the optimal dose for lithium26:25 Lithium for bipolar and hyperactive brains29:25 Lithium as potential treatment in neurodegeneration31:55 Lithium’s effects on kidneys34:20 Personal experience with taking lithium40:40 Is it safe to take lithium prophalactically over the counter47:55 Rapamycin synergy with lithium51:45 AI and human developmentDr Berner's practice: https://www.woodinvillepsychiatric.com/100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyi
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Jon Berner, MD PhD is a board certified Psychiatrist from Seattle with 27 years of experience. He's also published several scientific papers.Check out Bon Charge wellness products (Code SIIM for 15% discount): https://boncharge.com/siimlandTimestamps:00:00 Intro00:20 Why Dr Berner became interested in lithium04:50 Lithium’s benefits in Alzheimer’s and dementia10:50 Lithium’s effects on mTOR and autophagy12:50 Bon Charge sponsorship13:40 Clinical evidence for lithium in dementia18:20 What’s the optimal dose for lithium26:25 Lithium for bipolar and hyperactive brains29:25 Lithium as potential treatment in neurodegeneration31:55 Lithium’s effects on kidneys34:20 Personal experience with taking lithium40:40 Is it safe to take lithium prophalactically over the counter47:55 Rapamycin synergy with lithium51:45 AI and human developmentDr Berner's practice: https://www.woodinvillepsychiatric.com/100 supplements ranked: https://youtu.be/W8DZbYyuDmA?si=-QhWReblSJGdNoyi
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