Do these pills make you smarter?
April 16, 2018
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as posted by the channelNootropics are supplements that claim to enhance our cognitive abilities. They’ve become popular in the Silicon Valley as biohackers and technologists try to gain an edge over the competition– and push themselves to their full potential. But do these these supplements actually work? Neha dives into the world of "smart drugs” with a supply of her own and meets with the people who make them– while getting some perspective from Doctor Mike.
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Nootropics and the lab rats of Reddit
Nootropics gain momentum as smart pills
HVMN Smart Pill less effective than caffeine
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Producer: Neha Shastry
Camera: David Yanez, Chris James, Neha Shastry
Sound: Jeremy Protz, Gabe Martinez
Editor: Kevin Tadge
Supervising Producer: Allison Brown
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