#60 Professor Andrew Scholey - Human Psychopharmacologist

It is really special that I got to chat with Professor Andrew Scholey Ph.D., CPsychol AFBPsS.A huge thanks to the team at Ārepa for helping make this happen :)Andrew's Bio -"I'm a Professor of Human Psychopharmacology based in Melbourne, Australia, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK. I have affiliations with Monash and Swinburne Universities.My research aims to understand the mood and cognitive effects of 'nutra' interventions (nutrition, nutrients, nutraceuticals), drugs and alcohol. Specifically, I'm interested in the human brain and behavioural processes underlying these effects. This research aims to understand acute cognitive enhancement and develop interventions to treat neurocognitive decline and mental health conditions.I am Chief Scientific Officer for Ārepa Nootropics who produce brain enhancing products. In this role, and working as a consultant across the brain health industry, I work to translate evidence to benefit brain and mental health."A few key topics in this chatEarly lifeWhy neuroscience?Effects of psychedelics on the brain?Effects of alcohol on the brain?Different diets and how they affect our brain.Avoid highly processed food and saturated fats.Cognitive performance and cognitive decline.Arepa!What is a clinical study?Double-blind studiesI loved this chat and so will you!This episode is proudly sponsored by Ārepa Brain Performance Drink! Use code - GOODHUMAN for 25% off.SHOP AREPA HEREAndrew's SocialsTWITTERWEBSITEDRINK - David Nut, NovelCooper's SocialsINSTAGRAMTIK TOKGood Humans PodcastINSTAGRAMUse code PODCAST for 25% off GOOD HUMAN FACTORY Merch.SHOP MERCH HERE ENQUIRE ABOUT A "FEEL GOOD" WORKSHOPCooper@thegoodhumanfactory.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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