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Low-Dose Lithium Shows Promise for Seniors' Memory

3/4/2026

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  • A pilot study at the University of Pittsburgh tested low-dose lithium carbonate in 80 seniors with mild cognitive impairment over two years and found a modest verbal memory improvement that did not reach statistical significance.
  • The improvement was more pronounced in amyloid-positive individuals.
  • The research team plans larger trials with a focus on amyloid status to better assess lithium's potential neuroprotective effects.