Lithium- An Essential Nutrient For Humans

At present lithium is most popular for its use in rechargeable batteries. But for decades lithium has also been used to treat various psychological diseases such as depressions, manias and bipolar disorders. It is well known that lithium lightens moods and reduces aggression potential. (1) For most people, the word 'lithium' suggests images of mental unrest, imbalance, or overt mental illness. This is because societal perception of lithium for the last 100 years has almost exclusively been defined by its use in high doses to treat bipolar disorder and various forms of mental illness. (2)