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{{About|the type of mineral water|the branded product|Lithia (water brand)}} |
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[[File:Lithia Water 1888.jpg|thumb|Lithia Spring Water bottle, 1888]] |
[[File:Lithia Water 1888.jpg|thumb|Lithia Spring Water bottle, 1888]] |
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'''Lithia water''' is defined as a type of [[mineral water]] characterized by the presence of [[lithium]] [[salt]]s (as [[lithium carbonate]] or [[lithium |
'''Lithia water''' is defined as a type of [[mineral water]] characterized by the presence of [[lithium]] [[salt (chemistry)|salt]]s (such as the [[lithium carbonate|carbonate]], [[lithium chloride|chloride]], or [[lithium citrate|citrate]] of lithium).<ref>"[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lithia%20water Lithia water]" Merriam-Webster Dictionary</ref> Natural lithia mineral spring waters are rare, and there are few commercially bottled lithia water products. |
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Between the 1880s and World War I, the consumption of bottled lithia mineral water was popular.<ref>Loring |
Between the 1880s and World War I, the consumption of bottled lithia mineral water was popular.<ref>Loring Bullard (2004), ''Healing waters: Missouri's historic mineral springs and spas''</ref> One of the first commercially sold lithia waters in the United States was bottled at [[Lithia Springs, Georgia]], in 1888.<ref name="Davis, Fannie Mae Davis 1987">Davis, Fannie Mae Davis (1987). ''From Indian Trail to Interstate 20'', Douglas County History book, USA.</ref> During this era, there was such a demand for lithia water that there was a proliferation of bottled lithia water products. However, only a few were natural lithia spring waters. Most of the bottled lithia water brands added [[lithium bicarbonate]] to spring water and called it lithia water. With the start of World War I and the formation of the new US government food safety agency, mineral water bottlers were under scrutiny. The new agency posted large fines against mineral water bottlers for mislabeled, misrepresented and adulterated products.<ref name="Vierville 1992">De Vierville (1992), ''American Healing Waters''</ref> These government actions and their publicity, along with public works that made clean tap water readily accessible, caused the American public to lose confidence and interest in bottled mineral water.<ref name="Vierville 1992"/> |
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== Research== |
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Since the 1880s the health benefits of Lithia water had been supported by countless testimonials, but no independent scientific research was conducted on Lithia water until the 1980's. Prestigious scientist and scientific institutes around the world have conducted extensive research on Lithia water and have discovered remarkable health benefits. |
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Lithia water contains various lithium salts, including lithium citrate. An early version of [[Coca-Cola]] available in pharmacies' soda fountains called Lithia Coke was a mixture of Coca-Cola syrup and Bowden lithia spring water. The [[soft drink]] [[7 Up#History|7Up]] was named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" when it was formulated in 1929 because it contained [[lithium citrate]]. The beverage was a [[patent medicine]] marketed as a cure for [[hangover]]. Lithium citrate was removed from 7Up in 1948.<ref name="gielen 3">{{Cite book | last = Gielen | first = Marcel | author2 = Edward R. T. Tiekink | title = Metallotherapeutic drugs and metal-based diagnostic agents: The use of metals in medicine | publisher = John Wiley and Sons | year = 2005 | page = 3 | isbn = 0-470-86403-6 }}</ref> |
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A published researched study in 1992 about trace elements indicated that individuals with heart disease, learning-disabilities, and incarcerated violent criminals were found to have lithium deficiencies (as measured through hair sample analysis).<ref>Schrauzer et al. ''Lithium in scalp hair of adults, students, and violent criminals.'' BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH 34(2): 161-76. 1992</ref> |
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Research studies measuring the effects of trace levels of lithium, commonly found in Lithia waters, have demonstrated neuroprotective abilities,<ref>Xu et al. ''Chronic Treatment With a Low Dose of Lithium Protects the Brain Against Ischemic Injury by Reducing Apoptotic Death.'' STROKE 2003;34;1287-1292;</ref> improvements in mood and cognitive function,<ref>Schrauzer, De Vroey. ''Effects of Nutritional Lithium Supplementation on Mood.'' BIOLOGICAL TRACE ELEMENT RESEARCH Volume 40 1994 pages 89-101</ref> and positive outcomes as a treatment for manic depressive disease.<ref>''Natural low dose lithium supplementation in manic-depressive disease.'' NUTRITION PERSPECTIVES - University of California Davis January, 1988: 10-11</ref> |
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==Notable brands== |
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Research studies published the British Journal of Psychiatry 2009 found that communities with naturally occurring Lithia waters have lower suicide rates, mental hospital admissions, incidences of crimes, and arrests related to drug addictions.<ref>Ohgami et al. ''Lithium levels in drinking water and risk of suicide.'' THE BRITISH JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY 2009; 194:464-465</ref> |
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On February 8, 2011, German researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena published their findings in the European Journal of Nutrition (Nature Publishing Group) indicating that lithia waters lead to an increased life expectancy in humans and metazoans.<ref>Zarse, K. ''et al.'' (2011): ''Low-dose lithium uptake promotes longevity in humans and metazoans.''. In: ''Eur J Nutr'' 50(5):387-389; PMID 21301855; [http://www.springerlink.com/content/p3jp2013k4p5tq3k/ pdf full text] DOI: 10.1007/s00394-011-0171-x</ref> |
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*[[Buffalo Lithia Water]], a brand of bottled lithia water sourced from [[Buffalo Lithia Springs]], [[Virginia]] |
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*[[Gerolsteiner]], a natural sparkling water that lists 0.13 ppm lithium in its analysis |
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==See also== |
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*[[Ashland, Oregon]], where lithia water is piped to a public water fountain established as an attempt to draw tourists during the lithia water heyday. |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 13:19, 11 June 2024
Lithia water is defined as a type of mineral water characterized by the presence of lithium salts (such as the carbonate, chloride, or citrate of lithium).[1] Natural lithia mineral spring waters are rare, and there are few commercially bottled lithia water products.
Between the 1880s and World War I, the consumption of bottled lithia mineral water was popular.[2] One of the first commercially sold lithia waters in the United States was bottled at Lithia Springs, Georgia, in 1888.[3] During this era, there was such a demand for lithia water that there was a proliferation of bottled lithia water products. However, only a few were natural lithia spring waters. Most of the bottled lithia water brands added lithium bicarbonate to spring water and called it lithia water. With the start of World War I and the formation of the new US government food safety agency, mineral water bottlers were under scrutiny. The new agency posted large fines against mineral water bottlers for mislabeled, misrepresented and adulterated products.[4] These government actions and their publicity, along with public works that made clean tap water readily accessible, caused the American public to lose confidence and interest in bottled mineral water.[4]
Lithia water contains various lithium salts, including lithium citrate. An early version of Coca-Cola available in pharmacies' soda fountains called Lithia Coke was a mixture of Coca-Cola syrup and Bowden lithia spring water. The soft drink 7Up was named "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda" when it was formulated in 1929 because it contained lithium citrate. The beverage was a patent medicine marketed as a cure for hangover. Lithium citrate was removed from 7Up in 1948.[5]
Notable brands
[edit]- Lithia Spring Water, a brand of bottled natural lithia water sourced from Lithia Springs, Georgia, USA, since 1888
- Londonderry Lithia, a brand of bottled lithia water produced during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Buffalo Lithia Water, a brand of bottled lithia water sourced from Buffalo Lithia Springs, Virginia
- Gerolsteiner, a natural sparkling water that lists 0.13 ppm lithium in its analysis
See also
[edit]- Ashland, Oregon, where lithia water is piped to a public water fountain established as an attempt to draw tourists during the lithia water heyday.
References
[edit]- ^ "Lithia water" Merriam-Webster Dictionary
- ^ Loring Bullard (2004), Healing waters: Missouri's historic mineral springs and spas
- ^ Davis, Fannie Mae Davis (1987). From Indian Trail to Interstate 20, Douglas County History book, USA.
- ^ a b De Vierville (1992), American Healing Waters
- ^ Gielen, Marcel; Edward R. T. Tiekink (2005). Metallotherapeutic drugs and metal-based diagnostic agents: The use of metals in medicine. John Wiley and Sons. p. 3. ISBN 0-470-86403-6.