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Can everybody have lithium in their blood?
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Probably : Lithium does occur naturally in most vertebrates including humans, but in extremely micro-quantities. It is one of the trace elements required for normal body and mind functioning, similar to zinc, cadmium, copper, selenium. Lithium as a medication for mood disorders probably works differently though.
Answered 7/11/2015
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Lithium: Yes, more so in europe where mineral water is abundent.
Answered 8/11/2013
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