Article Summary:
Best known therapeutically as a treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium has long intrigued researchers with its potential age-defying properties. New research has found low-dose lithium can block an an enzyme that is associated with cellular aging in the kidney and a decline in kidney function. If validated in pilot studies and eventually large-scale clinical trials, lithium may emerge as an effective anti-aging medication for the kidney.
From ScienceDaily, April 12, 2022. Link to full article