lithium citrate

British

noun

a white crystalline solid sometimes used in the treatment of manic-depressive illness and mania. Formula: Li 3 C 6 H 5 O 7

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In the 1930s and 1940s, 7-Up included lithium citrate as a mood-booster.

From BBC

Lithium drinks were in huge demand for their reputed health-giving properties, so much so that the element was added to commercial drinks. 7-Up was originally called Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda and contained lithium citrate right up until 1950.

From New York Times

It is well to give five grains of lithium citrate dissolved in a glass of hot water every three hours.

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