October 2017 PMID 28832877

Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia.

Lars Vedel Kessing, Thomas Alexander Gerds, Nikoline Nygård Knudsen, Lisbeth Flindt Jørgensen, Søren Munch Kristiansen, Denitza Voutchkova, Vibeke Ernstsen, Jörg Schullehner, Birgitte Hansen, Per Kragh Andersen, Annette Kjær Ersbøll

Mentions

182
Peak: 4 in Aug 2025
across 7 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

73,655
potential audience

Total likes

3,852

Video views

53,573

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Oct 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a high level of interest and engagement, as many posts cite scientific studies, such as the Danish nationwide study and research on microdose lithium, using words like 'association,' 'possible use,' and 'mechanistic,' which highlight serious consideration of the findings and their potential impact on dementia prevention strategies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge and support the potential link between lithium exposure and reduced dementia risk, citing studies and evidence.

InterestHigh interest

Participants show strong interest by referencing multiple scientific studies, including those in prominent journals, and discussing mechanisms and applications.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many posts include detailed references, links, and scientific evidence, indicating deep engagement with the research topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest this research has meaningful implications for public health and future treatments, although some posts remain speculative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how long-term exposure to microlevels of lithium in drinking water might affect the risk of developing dementia, based on data from a Danish case-control investigation.
  • A total of 73,731 dementia patients and 733,653 controls were analyzed, revealing a statistically significant difference in lithium exposure levels between the two groups.
  • Results indicated a nonlinear relationship between lithium levels and dementia incidence, with implications for understanding lithium's potential cognitive effects.

Top posts

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grow up
@littlecuckball · X

@notyungsouichi @Y2K_mindset Weirdly enough there's also evidence that lithium helps prevent and treat dementia and Alzheimer's https://t.co/B9Xr3zbAbv https://t.co/8Na1J2heq7

May 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,879 followers View post →
Daniel Grimaldes MD
@DrGrimaldesJ · X

✔️ Lithium microdose treatment stabilized cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Curr Alzheimer Res, 2013 ✔️ Association of lithium in drinking water with the incidence of dementia. JAMA Psychiatry, 2017

Oct 4, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,008 followers View post →
VirusSucks.com
@virussucks.com · Bluesky

Trace lithium exposure has been associated with lower dementia incidence in population studies, and a new mechanistic Nature study shows microdose lithium orotate can reverse disease features in mice. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Aug 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Kim Goldberg
@KimPigSquash · X

Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia. Nationwide Danish study of 1 million people. Finding: Exposure to higher long-term lithium levels in drinking water may be associated with a lower incidence of dementia. https://t.co/5ntQVTXJdk

Jun 23, 2024 · 1 like · 15,173 followers View post →
Dr. Linda Williams
@LindaWilliamsMD · X

@Thesciencevort1 https://t.co/tHvwkDAOp3 some possible use of low dose lithium in dementia prevention

May 21, 2020 · 1 like · 923 followers View post →
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@juanentich · X

@Stgo_TM @ayrocito Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia Lars Vedel Kessing et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2017.

Aug 2, 2020 · 98 followers View post →

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VirusSucks.com
@virussucks.com · Bluesky

Trace lithium exposure has been associated with lower dementia incidence in population studies, and a new mechanistic Nature study shows microdose lithium orotate can reverse disease features in mice. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

Aug 10, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share View post →
Kim Goldberg
@KimPigSquash · X

Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia. Nationwide Danish study of 1 million people. Finding: Exposure to higher long-term lithium levels in drinking water may be associated with a lower incidence of dementia. https://t.co/5ntQVTXJdk

Jun 23, 2024 · 1 like · 15,173 followers View post →
Daniel Grimaldes MD
@DrGrimaldesJ · X

✔️ Lithium microdose treatment stabilized cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Curr Alzheimer Res, 2013 ✔️ Association of lithium in drinking water with the incidence of dementia. JAMA Psychiatry, 2017

Oct 4, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,008 followers View post →
grow up
@littlecuckball · X

@notyungsouichi @Y2K_mindset Weirdly enough there's also evidence that lithium helps prevent and treat dementia and Alzheimer's https://t.co/B9Xr3zbAbv https://t.co/8Na1J2heq7

May 16, 2022 · 2 likes · 2,879 followers View post →
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@juanentich · X

@Stgo_TM @ayrocito Association of Lithium in Drinking Water With the Incidence of Dementia Lars Vedel Kessing et al. JAMA Psychiatry. 2017.

Aug 2, 2020 · 98 followers View post →
Dr. Linda Williams
@LindaWilliamsMD · X

@Thesciencevort1 https://t.co/tHvwkDAOp3 some possible use of low dose lithium in dementia prevention

May 21, 2020 · 1 like · 923 followers View post →