Table 2.
Experimental design of the feeding study in Drosophila melanogaster. Experimental diets were prepared using eight respective beverages and deionized water as control. Flies were fed the experimental diets for seven days (n = 4–8 independent experiments per group, comprising 100 flies/group).
| Group | Respective Beverage | Lithium Concentration in Beverages (µg/L) | Lithium Concentrations in Fly Diets (µg/L) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | Deionised water | <0.003 | 14.8 |
| Mineral Water | |||
| Low Li | Trendic | 1.7 | 20.8 |
| Medium Li | Gerolsteiner | 209.7 | 191.0 |
| High Li | Perling | 1611.9 | 1562.0 |
| Wine | Rioja/Tempranillo Joven | 51.2 | 39.2 |
| Beer | Hochstift Pils | 19.9 | 27.4 |
| Soft/Energy Drink | Acai 28 Black | 103.2 | 89.2 |
| Tea | Lord Nelson Rooibos tea | 9.5 | 24.9 |
| Coffee | Tchibo “Privat” Coffee | 0.4 | 12.4 |