DS Haven In Light Of Things
Lithium is usually associated with psychiatric medication, but low-dose exposure tells a much more interesting story. This clip looks at research linking higher naturally occurring lithium levels in drinking water with lower rates of suicide, violent crime, drug abuse, and psychiatric hospitalization. The findings are correlational, but they raise a fascinating question about whether tiny amounts of lithium may influence mental health more than most people realize.
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