FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·September 27, 2020·5 min readMultiple Unapproved Drugs Found in “Brain Boosting” SupplementsResearchers identified five unapproved drugs in dangerous combinations and doses in over-the-counter cognitive enhancement drugs. Side effects of the unapproved drugs include increases and decreases in blood pressure, agitation, and sedation.Read More
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