Low Doses of Lithium Could be Alzheimer’s Kryptonite

Lithium therapy to treat Alzheimer’s disease is far from a new concept, but the variation in studies has prevented definitive progress. Additionally, multiple treatments of high doses of lithium cause serious side effects, rendering the approach impractical for extended treatments, especially in older people most affected by the disease. However, a recent Science Tech Daily article suggests lower doses of lithium may be the key to halting the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.