Andrew Huberman· PhD
He said, "Well, increases my alertness and focus." And also his theory and I want to really underscore that it's theory not scientifically supported yet, is that it offsets Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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The headline is broadly defensible, but the qualifications matter. Effect sizes vary by population, the strongest claims rest on shorter trials, and credible voices push back on how it's typically framed.
He said, "Well, increases my alertness and focus." And also his theory and I want to really underscore that it's theory not scientifically supported yet, is that it offsets Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
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He said that he used to smoke, and he was much sharper. Now he uses Nicorette, and I thought, "Well, should I use Nicorette?" So I said, "Should I be doing this?" He said, "You're young. You probably want to wait until you're in your 60s or 70s." But he said, "But it's protective against Parkinson's and Alzheimer's."