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Lithium Carbonate

Lithium carbonate is a gold standard mood stabilizer primarily used for bipolar disorder, with evidence supporting its role in mania prevention, suicide risk reduction, & neuroprotection.

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Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026
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Biomarkers studied
Outcomes directly measured across the evidence records below
Cognitive
Neuroprotection / NGFMood / WellbeingCognitive FunctionMemory
Evidence
3 records
Neuroprotection
Patients with Alzheimer's diseaseRCT
PUBMEDLow

Lithium may facilitate neurotrophic/protective responses in the brain.

Dose: 900 mgDuration: 36 monthsForm: Lithium Carbonate
Limited controlled data on lithium's use for dementia prevention.
Suicide prevention
Veterans with bipolar disorder or depressionRCT
PUBMEDHigh

No significant difference in repeated suicide-related events between lithium & placebo groups.

Dose: 600 mgDuration: 3 monthsForm: Lithium Carbonate
Study found no unanticipated safety concerns.
Cognitive function
Older adults with mild cognitive impairmentRCT
PUBMEDModerate

Lithium treatment was associated with stable cognitive & functional performance over 2 years.

Dose: 900 mgDuration: 2 yearsForm: Lithium Carbonate
Lithium-treated patients showed better memory & attention test performance.
Forms
Lithium Carbonate
Commonly used in psychiatric treatment for mood stabilization.
Lithium Citrate
Alternative form with similar efficacy, often used in liquid preparations.

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