Should we all be taking low doses of lithium to prevent Alzheimer’s?
Animal studies have shown that lithium orotate could help stave off dementia, and a human trial is about to start to see if the effects hold.
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BREAKING — New Scientist reports that researchers are preparing to test lithium orotate in humans after animal studies suggested it might delay the onset of dementia. The compound, already familiar in psychiatric medicine at higher doses, is being reconsidered as a low-dose preventive. Columnist Alice Klein has weighed the potential cognitive benefits against the known risks of lithium therapy, including thyroid and kidney concerns. The trial will need to resolve whether microdosing delivers protection without the toxicity profile that has limited broader use.
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