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2023-01-12 Science & Technology

The 'Brain-Enhancing' Smart Pills That Are Sweeping Silicon Valley

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Posted by Besoeker 2023-01-12 09:14|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 They will pry my Adderall from my cold dead hands.

Posted by Besoeker 2023-01-12 09:19|| 2023-01-12 09:19|| Front Page Top

#2 Amazon Lions Mane Mushroom Capsules - Immune Support System Booster for Adults - Nootropic Brain Booster Supplement for Focus Memory Pills - Lion’s Mane Reishi Maitake Shiitake Chaga Powder Complex Extract

Posted by Bobby 2023-01-12 09:28|| 2023-01-12 09:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Adderall, Ritalin, and the rest can also cause anxiety — sometimes leading to suicide — and heart attacks in the susceptible. And addiction, of course.

But we know what happens with computers and cars if they are over-revved for to long. It turns out to be a surprisingly useful metaphor when applied to biology.

Posted by trailing wife 2023-01-12 09:36|| 2023-01-12 09:36|| Front Page Top

#4 Coming to the wrong conclusions faster and more assuredly. Gonna be quite the spaz out.

Posted by swksvolFF 2023-01-12 10:33|| 2023-01-12 10:33|| Front Page Top

#5 Starting at the Amazon link, I investigated several brands. Some us only the roots (mycelium?) and others use only the body. After 15 minutes of research, I am totally confused. Maybe if I took the correct Lion's Mane?

Posted by Bobby 2023-01-12 10:59|| 2023-01-12 10:59|| Front Page Top

#6 From Consumerlab.com, a reputable source of info on nutraceuticals I use with my patients.
Do lion's mane and chaga have health benefits? Some research has shown a benefit with lion's mane on certain
measures of memory and cognitive function, and possibly depression and anxiety, but results have been
inconsistent, and most improvements have been modest, at best. In addition, although laboratory studies suggest
that lion's mane may have benefits in nerve injury and gut health, there do not appear to be any clinical studies
supporting these uses. (See What It Does for more details.)
There is even less evidence supporting the use of chaga. Although laboratory and animal studies suggest that
chaga mycelium may have immune stimulating effects and, in contrast, chaga fruiting body may have immune
suppressing effects, there do not appear to be any clinical studies investigating these benefits in people. (See
What It Does for more details.)
What is lion's mane and chaga? Like other types of fungus, lion's mane includes a fruiting body and mycelium. The
fruiting body is the portion of the fungus that appears above ground and many people think of as being the
"mushroom," while the mycelium is what many people think of as being the "roots." Test tube studies have shown
that chemicals in lion's mane called "hericenones" and "erinacines" can promote the production of nerve growth
factor in cells of the nervous system (See What It Is for more details.)
Unlike mushroom-forming fungi like lion's mane, chaga is a fungus that grows as a parasite on trees causing a
dark, charcoal-like, rough mass on the surface. This mycelial material (which may incorporate some wood from
the tree) is what is mainly used in chaga teas and supplements. Only when the tree dies does chaga form a
fruiting body, under the tree bark. Chaga fruiting body is used in some supplements.
What quality concerns exist with lion's mane and chaga supplements? The FDA has sent warning letters to some
manufacturers of lion's mane supplements for not following good manufacturing practices (see Quality
Concerns). ConsumerLab has also found that many products on the market are misleadingly labeled as
"mushroom" although made with mycelium.
To review and compare the quality of lion's mane and chaga products, ConsumerLab purchased products as a
consumer and tested them for beta-glucan, alpha-glucan, and the heavy metals lead, arsenic, cadmium, and
mercury. Tablets and caplets were tested to determine if they would properly release their ingredients. (See How
Products Were Evaluated and What CL Found).

Posted by Omavilet Bourbon7511 2023-01-12 11:07|| 2023-01-12 11:07|| Front Page Top

#7 I've taken it. Didn't notice anything at all.

Posted by Angstrom 2023-01-12 11:17|| 2023-01-12 11:17|| Front Page Top

#8 Snake oil. SV just can't get enough.

Posted by Rex Mundi 2023-01-12 11:19|| 2023-01-12 11:19|| Front Page Top

#9 They need something to counteract with all the ganja they consume.

Posted by badanov 2023-01-12 11:26|| 2023-01-12 11:26|| Front Page Top

#10 The moment someone says, "There's no side effects" or "It's all natural so you know it's 100% safe" I cringe. You know it's snake oil when you see that. All natural=100% safe? What planet do they live on cause there's craptons of 100% natural things that will kill or maim you horribly. Giardia is 100% natural. It sure as hell ain't safe.

Posted by Silentbrick 2023-01-12 11:39|| 2023-01-12 11:39|| Front Page Top

#11 Re #6. They said the COVID shots are safe too...

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-01-12 11:53|| 2023-01-12 11:53|| Front Page Top

#12 I use Bourbon.

Posted by BrerRabbit 2023-01-12 12:29|| 2023-01-12 12:29|| Front Page Top

#13 If they get smart enough they might start voting Republican.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2023-01-12 12:57|| 2023-01-12 12:57|| Front Page Top

#14 #12 Yes!

Posted by M. Murcek 2023-01-12 12:58|| 2023-01-12 12:58|| Front Page Top

#15 I have grown Lion's Mane. Not much taste and also no side effects.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2023-01-12 13:38|| 2023-01-12 13:38|| Front Page Top

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