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Role in Human Health

Lithium

There is growing evidence that lithium may be an essential mineral in the human diet. Large amounts are used in the treatment of manic depression and bipolar disorder.

Lithium is a naturally occurring mineral similar to sodium and potassium. Small amounts are present in most foods.

The downside to Lithium is the levels required for therapy are extremly close to what has been deemed toxic. Therefore if lithium treatment is given, high number of blood tests must follow.