Comment · Fri, August 26, 2016 · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
Picamilon FDA ruling - Declaration of Dr. Cara Welch
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YungNO2 · 71 points
So, as you all know (or should know since this is possibly the biggest nootropic community in the world and our industry is currently under attack in the US specifically) the FDA is trying to ban Picamilon as a dietary ingredient, with the help of Dr. Cara Welch
It is of my personal opinion that they have targeted a somewhat less popular substance in the nootropic market (Picamilon), which is completely harmless, has human studies on the net indicating extremely good tolerability and a low incidence of adverse events (in Russian), for the sole purpose of setting a precedent in order to ban and regulate our wide selection of beloved nootropics into oblivion.
I have issues regarding the legality of the definition used to qualify Picamilon as a synthetic drug. If Picamilon were truly a new substance all together, would it not have the effects of a new subtance rather than simply enhance the effects of 2 very well known and approved ingredients (Niacin and GABA). If the net effects of Picamilon are simply the pharmacol…
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striker_321 · 11 points
Excellent post. If you're not to busy, call your Senator and Representatives to voice your opinion. With an issue like this, a few calls and/or emails can go a long way.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
I am trying to get close to our district representative, and hopefully get her on our side. Unfortunately, our senator is John McCain, who sponsored the Dietary Supplement Safety Act of 2010. It did not pass, but was aimed at giving the FDA more power of the supplement industry. Ann Kirkpatrick is running against John McCain right now. However, she does not have a public stance on supplements that I can find. It would be nice to sit down with her and see what she thinks, but that would probably take me donating a significant amount to her campaign. I have some friends that work at the state capital, who used to be lobbyists, that I am speaking to. Perhaps they can get me in touch with the proper people.