📖 Important: German edition only This book is published in German. There is currently no English translation available. The description below explains what the book is about — please order only if you can read German.
The underestimated trace element for mind, nerves and a healthy brain
Dr. med. Peter Heilmeyer and Agnieszka Peralta Martin examine a trace element that mainstream medicine knows almost only as a high-dose psychiatric drug — and explore what low-dose lithium can mean for mental stability, healthy ageing and the prevention of silent inflammation, based on current research.
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Mind & mental stability
Dedicated chapters on depression, bipolar disorders, cluster headaches, ADHD and addiction — presented in plain language.
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Neuroprotection & healthy ageing
What research is discussing about lithium in the context of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and dementia prevention.
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Understanding silent inflammation
Silent inflammation as an invisible pro-ageing factor — and where lithium may come in.
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Practical section on lithium status
Check your own lithium supply, recognise "lithium robbers", and understand dosage ranges.
Anyone struggling with mood swings, inner restlessness, diffuse symptoms or constant exhaustion knows the diagnostic odyssey. In most medical textbooks lithium appears just once — as heavy artillery against bipolar disorder, at high doses, under close medical supervision. That the same element occurs in tiny amounts in drinking water, mineral water and certain foods, and has been studied as a trace element for decades, has barely entered everyday awareness.
This is exactly where Dr. med. Peter Heilmeyer and Agnieszka Peralta Martin step in. The book covers the research on low-dose lithium — from mechanism of action to silent inflammation as a pro-ageing factor, through to preventive approaches for dementia, Parkinson's and addiction. The tone remains accessible throughout, technical terms are explained, study results are translated for general readers.
It positions itself as a practical guide: with guidance on determining lithium status, a chapter on so-called "lithium robbers", a discussion of sensible dosage ranges and a separate chapter on further anti-inflammatory measures. Heilmeyer and Peralta Martin deliberately avoid radical claims — they lay out what research currently knows and embed it within a holistic preventive framework.
📊 Praxisbuch Lithium at a glance
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📋 What to expect (book in German)
- An accessible overview of the science behind lithium
- A clear distinction between psychiatric high-dose and low-dose use
- Background on silent inflammation as an underestimated driver of disease
- Practical guidance on self-testing, lithium status and dosage ranges
- Discussion of neuroprotective approaches (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, dementia prevention)
- Placement of the topic within a holistic preventive framework, including nutrition
📑 Full table of contents
Chapter titles in original German
Vorwort der Autoren9
Therapeutische Wirkung von hoch dosiertem Lithium17
Lithium – das weiße Gold17
Ein Blick in die Geschichte18
Lithium – wirksames Mittel in der Therapie psychischer Erkrankungen25
Bipolare Störungen25
Depression28
Cluster-Kopfschmerzen37
Nebenwirkungen von hoch dosiertem Lithium41
Anzeichen für eine mögliche Lithiumintoxikation frühzeitig wahrnehmen41
Mögliche Nebenwirkungen nach jahrelanger Lithiumtherapie42
Vorkommen von Lithium in der Umwelt45
Der stimmungsstabilisierende Effekt von Lithium im Trinkwasser47
Zusatz von Lithium ins Trinkwasser als antisuizidale Präventionsmaßnahme?49
Stille Entzündungen – die unsichtbare Gefahr53
Unser Immunsystem: Bollwerk gegen Eindringlinge53
Stille Entzündungen im Körper selbst erkennen57
Stille Entzündungen als Auslöser für Erkrankungen59
Inflammaging – sind stille Entzündungen Teil des Älterwerdens?62
Silent Inflammation – ein bedeutender Pro-Aging-Faktor63
Silent Inflammation – der stille Trigger für Neurodegeneration68
Differenzierung zwischen hoch und niedrig dosiertem Lithium77
Lithium in Mikrodosierung und sein präventives Potenzial81
Positive Wirkungen von niedrig dosiertem Lithium auf den menschlichen Körper81
Möglicher Effekt auf lebensverlängernde Prozesse86
Neuroprotektion durch Lithium: präventive Ansätze bei Demenzerkrankungen87
Lithium und Parkinson: ein Hoffnungsträger für die Neuroprotektion92
Lithium und Sucht: ein neuer Ansatz zur Stabilisierung des Gehirns95
Wirkt Lithium dem Metabolischen Syndrom entgegen?99
Die antiaggressive Wirkung von Lithium102
Lithium als ergänzende Option bei ADHS106
Bestimmung des Lithiumstatus109
Lithiumkonzentration im Rahmen der Therapiekontrolle109
Lithium-Räuber111
Überprüfung der Lithiumversorgung als Prophylaxe111
Für wen ist die Lithiumbestimmung im Blut besonders indiziert?114
Weitere entzündungshemmende Maßnahmen119
Kohlenhydrate und seelische Gesundheit121
Gesundheits-Check-up gegen stille Entzündungen132
Labordiagnostik und kognitive Funktionen142
Fazit · Anhang · Die Autoren147 – 158
📖 From the authors' foreword
In their foreword, Heilmeyer and Peralta Martin place lithium within the broader context of lifestyle-related diseases — cardiovascular conditions, type 2 diabetes, dementia, depression and burnout, which affect a growing proportion of the population. They argue this trend is largely lifestyle-driven, not genetically determined.
The call for personal responsibility does not contradict medical care — it presupposes it. Before changing one's life, the authors recommend a thorough check-up with a qualified physician.
They position lithium as an underestimated source of hope: established in psychiatry at high doses for decades, but only recently the subject of intensive scientific study in micro-doses. Particularly noteworthy are epidemiological findings from regions with higher natural lithium concentrations in drinking water, where certain mental health conditions appear less frequently. The book deliberately avoids radical claims and instead lays out the evidence.
Book details
| Publisher |
Kopp Verlag |
| Authors |
Dr. med. Peter Heilmeyer & Agnieszka Peralta Martin |
| ISBN-13 |
978-3-98992-097-2 |
| Format |
Paperback |
| Pages |
159 |
| Illustrations |
Full-colour throughout |
| Language |
German (no English edition) |
| Publication date |
20 March 2025 |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) |
17 × 14.2 × 1 cm |
| Weight |
230 g |
Publisher: Kopp Verlag e.K., Rottenburg a.N., Germany
Title: Praxisbuch Lithium — Das fast vergessene Spurenelement für starke Nerven, ein gesundes Gehirn und ein langes, vitales Leben
ISBN-13: 978-3-98992-097-2
Why do the authors give silent inflammation such weight?
An entire chapter is devoted to "silent inflammation" — chronic, low-level inflammatory processes that run without classical pain signals and that, in the authors' view, are involved in many lifestyle-related diseases. From the concept of "inflammaging" to its connection with neurodegeneration, Heilmeyer and Peralta Martin trace the line from the immune system to the psyche. Low-dose lithium is not presented as a miracle cure here, but as one possible building block in a holistic preventive approach that also includes nutrition, lab parameters and lifestyle.
About the authors
Dr. med. Peter Heilmeyer brings decades of clinical experience with a focus on metabolic medicine and a holistic perspective. Together with Agnieszka Peralta Martin, who contributes the accessible communication of complex medical topics, they have written a non-fiction book that combines medical knowledge with everyday language. Both have engaged with micronutrient medicine and holistic prevention for years.
⚠️ Important note: The content of this book reflects the views and experience of the authors. It does not replace medical examination, diagnosis or treatment. For any physical or mental health concerns, please consult a qualified physician.
📖 Language: German only. No English translation is available.
📦 Shipping: Free of charge within Austria.
💬 Frequently asked questions
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Is the book available in English?+
No. The book is published in German only. There is currently no English edition, and the publisher has not announced a translation.
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What topics does the book actually cover?+
Ten main chapters — from high-dose therapeutic use in psychiatry, through silent inflammation and inflammaging, to micro-dosing, neuroprotection in dementia and Parkinson's, ADHD, addiction, metabolic syndrome and practical lithium-status testing. A separate chapter addresses further anti-inflammatory measures such as nutrition and lab parameters.
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What are "lithium robbers"?+
This is how the authors describe factors and substances that can negatively affect personal lithium status. A dedicated subchapter walks through what to watch for if you want to monitor your own supply.
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Does the book give specific dosage recommendations?+
The authors discuss dosage ranges that current research considers for low-dose lithium. A personal recommendation cannot be provided by a book — it belongs in an individual consultation with a physician, ideally after assessing the personal lithium status.
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Does the book replace medical advice?+
No. The book is informative and educational. For physical or mental health concerns, existing diagnoses or ongoing medication, individual medical advice is essential.
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