New Delhi, Aug. 18 -- Summary Lithium, a mineral found naturally in the brain, may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by protecting neurons from harmful proteins.

Research indicates that lithium levels drop as cognitive impairment progresses, leading to increased vulnerability to amyloid-beta and tau proteins.

The study highlights lithium's potential as a natural defender of brain health, offering hope for new treatment strategies against Alzheimer's.

Alzheimer's disease steals memories and devastates lives. Yet despite an abundance of research, the earliest brain changes that trigger this disease still remain unclear, making it challenging to find effective treatments.

But could lithium - a metal most of us know better ...