Lithium in Water Cuts Suicide Rate

Japanese study links trace amounts in water supply to less suicides

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted May 2, 2009 7:26 AM CDT

(Newser) – People in areas where the tap water contains lithium are less likely to kill themselves, according to a new Japanese study. The researchers found that the element—used in high doses to treat mood disorders—appeared to "significantly" reduce the suicide rate even when... Read full story »

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