Category Archives: Lithium

Lithium as Part of a Healthy Diet

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lithium is a mineral that is controversial because of the fact that at high doses it may be toxic. However, the toxicity of lithium relates to the dose, and as with any nutrient, the optimal intake should be calculated based … Continue reading →

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Lithium as an Essential Element in Human Nutrition

Posted on June 3, 2022 by Robert Barrington

Lithium is a rather reactive metal, belonging to the alkali metals in group 1 of the periodic table of the elements. Lithium has a number of industrial applications, most notably in battery manufacture, but it is less well known for … Continue reading →

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Lithium as an Essential Mineral

Posted on June 2, 2022 by Robert Barrington

In high doses lithium can be used as a drug to treat mental illness such as manic depression through its stabilising effects on mood. However, at high doses lithium can have serious negative effects and care should be taken when … Continue reading →

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Lithium: The Forgotten Mineral

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Lithium is an essential trace element in human nutrition. In its role in human physiology, lithium interacts with a number of enzymes, and is known to be involved with the function of certain hormones and vitamins. The recommended dietary intake … Continue reading →

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