Comment · Mon, May 18, 2015 · Ceretropic
Nootropics of the future: 10 Year Fast Forward
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presentdream · 26 points
Very interested to hear peoples opinions on what the nootropic market will look like in 5-10 years. Many of the substances may well exist now, and with the crowdsourcing of stacks, effect profiles etc the nootropics being used could be a significant improvement on what's available/being used today.
Curious to hear peoples thoughts on effects of these future noots, mechanisms of action (affecting gene expression? Rather than the constant battle against homeostasis), purposes etc...
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shtuf · 2 points
A larger focus on genetic testing, with customized regimens based on known mutations.
Yes, yes, yes! Perhaps this approach will reach critical mass and gain acceptance by the mainstream so that the pharma companies will finally stop churning out "me too" drugs that are doing nothing to further our species.
I hope that the Internet continues to allow communities such as this to have an open forum and poke holes in our current system such that people's attitudes about drugs - be they recreational, self-enhancement, or self-medicating in nature - mature and we can move past this nanny-state, cover-your-ass approach to medical science that's in place now.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic
I thought it would be cool to get some good research behind certain alleles related to cognition, then partner with 23andMe for custom testing of those mutations. That would allow some custom stacking to be built that is specific to the person's own mutations.