Lithium for Alzheimer’s: A Promising New Treatment

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The article discusses⁣ new‍ research‍ from Harvard University,⁢ published in Nature, suggesting lithium may play a key role in the ‍progress and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. While known for its use in batteries and as a mood stabilizer (lithium carbonate for ⁢bipolar disorders), the study indicates lithium has regulatory effects on the formation of beta-amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles – hallmarks of Alzheimer’s. ‍The research utilized a human⁤ brain biobank to investigate this connection. The full summary is behind a paywall, requiring‍ a ⁤subscription to Le temps.