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Lithium: The typical daily dietary intake of
lithium is 200 to 600 µg. Rich sources of lithium include eggs,
milk, processed meat, fish, milk, milk products, potatoes and
vegetables. Lithium deficiency has been reported to result in
depressed fertility and birth weight in rats and goats. Lithium is
best known for its pharmacological properties; it is used as an
anti-manic agent. Mild lithium toxicity, which has been observed
with anti-manic use, results in gastrointestinal disturbances,
muscular weakness, tremor, drowsiness and a dazed feeling. Severe
toxicity results in coma, muscle tremor, convulsions and even death.
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