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Trace elements and the electroencephalogram during long-term lithium treatment.

N S Harvey1, J Jarratt, N I Ward

  • 1University of Sheffield, Royal Hallamshire Hospital.

The British Journal of Psychiatry : the Journal of Mental Science
|May 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Elevated bromine levels during lithium treatment may enhance its therapeutic effects. Higher bromine and vanadium were linked to irregular brain activity and more lithium side-effects in patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Endogenous bromine levels are elevated during lithium treatment.
  • Bromine's potential role in augmenting lithium's therapeutic effects is hypothesized.
  • Previous research suggests a link between bromine and lithium's efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between endogenous bromine levels and lithium treatment.
  • To explore the electroencephalographic (EEG) effects of bromine, vanadium, and aluminum.
  • To correlate EEG findings with lithium treatment side-effects.

Main Methods:

  • Study involved 12 patients undergoing lithium treatment and 12 controls.
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) was used to assess cortical activity.

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  • Levels of bromine, vanadium, and aluminum were measured.

    • Main Results:

    • Findings support the hypothesis that elevated bromine augments lithium's therapeutic effect.
    • Higher levels of bromine and vanadium correlated with irregular cortical activity on EEG.
    • EEG abnormalities were associated with an increased incidence of lithium side-effects.

    Conclusions:

    • Endogenous bromine elevation during lithium treatment may enhance its therapeutic benefits.
    • Bromine and vanadium influence cortical activity, as shown by EEG changes.
    • Monitoring EEG and mineral levels could help manage lithium treatment and side-effects.