Litiul ar putea avea un rol în protejarea creierului împotriva demenței. Descoperirea majoră a cercetătorilor

Lithium may help protect the brain from Alzheimer's-related changes, but further human studies are needed. Research led by Dr. Bruce Yankner found lower lithium levels in the prefrontal cortex of individuals with cognitive disorders. Animal tests showed lithium's potential to bind to beta-amyloid, a protein linked to dementia. However, results from human trials have been inconclusive, and researchers caution against self-medication with lithium. A balanced diet, particularly the Mediterranean diet, is currently recommended for cognitive health.