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Does lithium work for memory loss? Experts answer 4 key questions

March 19, 2026

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A study published in JAMA Neurology indicated that low-dose oral lithium could slow memory decline in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
This neuroprotective effect was especially apparent in those who tested positive for amyloid-beta, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s.
While lithium offers the potential to slow the clock, evidence does not indicate it is a cure for…

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