Comment · Sat, August 27, 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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elebrio · 6 points
Something tells me Kirkpatrick won't be a champion of less regulation.
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · Ceretropic & Nootropics Depot
I have a feeling you are right. We can hope Kelli Ward beats McCain for the nomination on Tuesday, though. I think polls show she would fare well against Kirkpatrick.