Lithium in drinking water has been shown to lower suicide rates, according to a study for the Austrian Science Fund FWF. Researchers showed a significant link between lithium levels and suicide rates across all Austrian districts. They ruled out the possibility that this was caused by lithium prescriptions for affective disorders entering the water system. Lithium is already the subject of research as tiny amounts have been found to help prevent the decay of brain cells, potentially slowing Alzheimer’s Syndrome. Further research is needed to investigate potentially harmful effects before it is deliberately added to the water supply.

Key Takeaways:

• Studies show that lithium in drinking water reduces suicide rates
• This has been backed by several studies
• However it is not a panacea and we do not know what the effect of adding it to drinking water could have on pregnant women or unborn babies

“Studies show that lithium contained in drinking water lowers suicide rates.”

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