I just had to re-read this one. Wonder if there is a lower prevalence of PD in people with bi-polar disorder who are treated with Lithium? Did 7 Up drinkers have a lower rate of PD (yes, 7 Up had lithium citrate in it until 1950)?

Anyway, said article claims it stops protein aggregation...beats a shot (vaccine). Of course this entire claim is based on a mouse model of PD.

Lithium Profoundly Prevents Brain Damage Associated With Parkinson's

For those not wanting to ride out the next ten years with an FDA "Fast Track" here are the White Rat guidelines:

An internet search reveals stories from PD patients who are using lithium "off label" as part of their treatment regime; others report benefits from low dose lithium salts which are available as a supplement in some health food stores. "This finding gives us an opportunity to explore lithium as a recognized therapeutic for PD, in doses that are safe and effective" said Andersen.


Original article abstract: Journal of Neuroscience Research

hmmm...can't find out but found some other goodies posted after this