systematic_review
    2014
    High Quality

    Standard and trace-dose lithium: A systematic review of dementia prevention and other behavioral benefits

    Mauer S, Vergne D, Ghaemi SN

    Published in Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry

    Key Findings

    Standard-dose lithium shows the strongest dementia-prevention signal; trace-dose evidence is limited and largely ecological.

    Conclusions

    Trace-dose lithium benefits are not established by controlled trials.

    Limitations

    Heterogeneous designs, few RCTs.

    Supplements Studied

    Evidence for trace-dose lithium is limited and largely ecological, whereas standard-dose lithium carries the stronger dementia-prevention signal.

    Related Health Concerns

    Memory Loss

    Study Details

    Year:2014
    Quality Score:7/10

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