Lithium levels tied to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/lithium-levels-tied-alzheimers-disease-dementia At a Glance Levels of lithium were significantly reduced in the prefrontal cortex of people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In a mouse model of AD, a low-dose lithium salt in the diet reversed memory loss and prevented cognitive decline in aging mice. While more study is needed, lithium replacement could be a potential approach to prevent and treat AD.