Smart Drug Smarts: Brain Optimization | Nootropics | Neuroscience

Smart Drug Smarts: Brain Optimization | Nootropics | Neuroscience


Latest Episodes

April 17, 2015

Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience

Lemon Balm: 2300 Years of “Joy and Mirth”
April 11, 2015

Professor Andrew Scholey takes us through the history and effects of adaptogen, and powerful cognitive and mood enhancer Lemon Balm.

SDS 071: Dr. Andrew Scholey on Lemon Balm
April 11, 2015

Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience

Know Your Neurotransmitters: GABA
April 04, 2015

For the very first in our "Know Your Neurotransmitters" series, Jesse is joined by Dr. Matthew Broome to talk about the neurotransmitter GABA. Dr. Broome explains how GABA works, where it comes from, and how it affects our brains and bodies.

SDS 070: Know Your Neurotransmitters - GABA
April 04, 2015

Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience

Ritalin: On and Off-Label
March 28, 2015

We welcome back Dr Sunderji to speak to us about Ritalin – the benefits, the risks, and the importance of careful diagnosis and responsible dosing.

March 28, 2015

Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience

Electrified Brains (Experimentation in tDCS)
March 18, 2015

Jesse conducts his first tDCS experiment, and is joined by tDCS veteran Chris Zobrist to discuss best practices, mechanisms of action, and results.

SDS 068: Electrified Brains (Experimentation in tDCS)
March 18, 2015

Fuel Your Brain With the Latest in Neuroscience

Going Beyond The Turing Test
March 11, 2015

Dr. Kenneth Ford gives a fresh take on the principles behind the Turing Test, and artificial intelligence, and the hurdles that stand in the way of quicker advancement in the field.