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[zg00]

I've been out of things for a long time now and recently decided to be more active (mostly trying to catch up). Last things I'd read were the original Smart Drugs and Nutrients (Ward Dean, John Morgenthaler) & Smart Drugs II (Ward Dean, John Morgenthaler, Steven William Fowkes). Doing a little searching around on amazon I found a few, but I think a good reading list would be a really useful resource here (not *just* for me). I know there is a ton of information our here on the web, but I personally enjoy having a few decent reference books hanging around.

Anyway comments would be appreciated and anything else on the subject would be great.

Thanks in advance (I long for a *dry* nootropic PDR or Merck type reference, but for that I'll have to wait):

Natural Highs: Supplements, Nutrition, and Mind-Body Techniques to Help You Feel Good All the Time
by Hyla Cass, Patrick Holford

Mind Food and Smart Pills
by ROSS PELTON

Brain Candy: Boost Your Brain Power with Vitamins, Supplements, Drugs, and Other Substances: A Comprehensive Guide
by Theodore Lidsky, Jay Schneider

Brain Boosters : Foods & Drugs That Make You Smarter
by Beverly Potter, J. Sebastian Orfali

Mind Boosters: A Guide to Natural Supplements that Enhance Your Mind, Memory, and Mood
by Ray Sahelian

[zg00]

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Any takers?

[wraith]

I just picked up Brain Candy from the library. A couple of introductory chapters followed by entries on various drugs/supplements, with brief descriptions of the substances' reputation, published literature, contraindications, etc. Quite succinct, with a risks/benefits rating after each entry.

My big question, as always, how do I know I can trust the authors?