7Up Contained Lithium Until it Was Banned
Originally, 7Up went by a much wordier, less exciting name. Labeled “Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda,” the beverage contained small amounts of lithium citrate which at the time was highly praised for its mood-enhancing qualities. It was later removed from the drink’s recipe in 1940 when the government banned the use of lithium. Now, the drug is more commonly used for medicinal purposes such as easing depression and treating bipolar disorder.