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I Dream of Genius: Herbal Drugs Promise Big Neural Gains | Product Reviews | Wired.com - http://www.wired.com/reviews...
“Here’s how we tested: I took the allotted dose of each drug over a 48-hour period. At the same time every day, I took two GRE practice tests, one math and the other vocab-retention. The vocab test consisted of memorizing 15 new GRE words over 10 minutes, waiting a half hour, then retesting. The math consisted of 30 different problems in trigonometry, geometry and algebra. Between drugs I took a 24-hour break to (hopefully) clear out my system. ¶ With no drugs in my system, I got these control numbers: Vocab-Retention Score: 11/15; ¶ GRE Math Score: 22/30; ¶ A word of warning: These pills aren’t supported by FDA testing or scientific studies of their efficacy. Our testing was admittedly unscientific (N=1, a 24-year-old woman) but the results suggest that some, in fact, do work better than others. But our review’s no substitute for medical advice. So, if in doubt, consult your doctor.” • #better_living_through_chemistry - #схватил_за_мозг - #занимательная_медицина - × × ×