Newscientist iconNewscientistAug 31, 2026

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.

Should we all be taking low doses of lithium to prevent Alzheimer’s?

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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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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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