LITHIUM CONCENTRATION IN FOODS AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS

Year 2025, Volume: 8 Issue: 2, 295 - 311, 31.12.2025

Rabia Serpil Günhan

https://doi.org/10.35206/jan.1735222

Abstract

Lithium (Li) is an alkaline microelement with highly functional properties. It has beneficial effects in many areas, including health, industry, and energy, in vital processes. Scientific investigations have revealed that it has a positive impact on individuals, prevents various behavioral issues, and has significant medical applications. Li is used in the treatment of mental disorders such as bipolar disorder, Alzheimer's disease, major depressive disorder, and mood stabilization. According to the researchers, Li is an essential trace element with a recommended daily intake of 1 mg/day for a 70-kg adult. Li level in food and beverages varies depending on the type and location of the food. In this context, it is crucial to determine the level of Li, a functional microelement, in the foods and beverages consumed for a healthy life. This review aims to inform about the importance of lithium and its levels in food, as well as draw attention to lithium bioavailability and the development of lithium-enriched functional foods and beverages.

Keywords

Lithium , Food , Health

GIDALARDA LİTYUM KONSANTRASYONU VE SAĞLIK ÜZERİNE ETKİLERİ

Abstract

Lityum (Li), oldukça işlevsel özelliklere sahip alkali bir mikro elementtir. Yaşamsal süreçte sağlık, endüstri ve enerji gibi birçok alanda faydalı etkileri vardır. Bilimsel çalışmalar, insanlar üzerinde yararlı etkileri olduğunu, bazı davranış problemlerini önlediğini ve çok önemli tıbbi kullanımları olduğunu göstermiştir. Li, bipolar bozukluk, Alzheimer hastalığı, majör depresif ve ruh hali stabilizasyonu gibi ruhsal bozuklukların tedavisinde kullanılmaktadır. Araştırmacılara göre Li, 70 kg'lık bir yetişkin için önerilen günlük alım miktarı 1 mg/gün olan temel bir eser elementtir. Yiyecek ve içeceklerdeki Li seviyesi, gıdanın türüne ve bulunduğu yere bağlı olarak değişmektedir. Bu bağlamda sağlıklı bir yaşam için tüketilen yiyecek ve içeceklerde, fonksiyonel bir mikro element olan Li seviyesinin belirlenmesi oldukça önemlidir. Bu derlemede lityumun önemi ve gıdalardaki düzeyi hakkında bilgi verilerek lityum biyoyararlanımı ve lityumca zenginleştirilmiş fonksiyonel gıda ve içeceklerin geliştirilmesine dikkat çekilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Keywords

Lityum , Gıda , Sağlık

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