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Rahul Sidhu, PhD Candidate, Neuroscience, University of Sheffield

Alzheimer’s disease: lithium may help slow cognitive decline – new research in mice

Previous research has shown that as people move from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease, their lithium levels drop. photo_gonzo/ Shutterstock

Alzheimer’s disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments.

But could lithium – a metal most of us know better for its use in batteries or as a treatment for mood disorders – play a role in cognitive health? New research shows that this mineral may play a key role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease.

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