Vitamin Expert O: What are your thoughts about supplementing with low dose lithium for enhanced cognitive function and longevity? A. Researchers studying lithium levels in drinking water in different counties in Texas discovered that hose counties with lowest levels of lithium had higher death rates from Alzheimer's disease. Other research has shown that low dose lithium intake has been associated with decreased all-cause mortality in humans. Lithium reduces cell death and improves cellular resilience and plasticity. It also increases the activity of multiple beneficial neurotransmitters in the brain and improves mood. These actions are seen at very low doses (300 to 100mcg per day), which is a fraction of what is used as prescription medicine. I have recommended low dose lithium as a potential nutrient for slowing brain aging for years. Small daily doses of lithium may be an effective way to slow aging and cognitive decline and extend life. Brian King, R. PH. Jeffreys Drug Store 724.745.6480 1 North Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA Vitamin Expert O: What are your thoughts about supplementing with low dose lithium for enhanced cognitive function and longevity? A. Researchers studying lithium levels in drinking water in different counties in Texas discovered that hose counties with lowest levels of lithium had higher death rates from Alzheimer's disease. Other research has shown that low dose lithium intake has been associated with decreased all-cause mortality in humans. Lithium reduces cell death and improves cellular resilience and plasticity. It also increases the activity of multiple beneficial neurotransmitters in the brain and improves mood. These actions are seen at very low doses (300 to 100mcg per day), which is a fraction of what is used as prescription medicine. I have recommended low dose lithium as a potential nutrient for slowing brain aging for years. Small daily doses of lithium may be an effective way to slow aging and cognitive decline and extend life. Brian King, R. PH. Jeffreys Drug Store 724.745.6480 1 North Central Avenue Canonsburg, PA