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Using nicotine in very small doses as a cognitive enhancer, typically discussed for short-term attention, alertness, or plasticity support via cholinergic signaling. It’s also sometimes mentioned as a symptomatic aid in Alzheimer’s-related cholinergic dysfunction, but the emphasis is on cautious, minimal use because nicotine is highly addictive and can raise blood pressure.

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So, for instance, if I want to learn something and I'm going to focus as hard as I can on it, I will occasionally take, you know, these are very low doses, two milligrams of nicotine. I don't do this lately. I just did an experiment last year where I was, I didn't like it because it made my throat spasm a little bit when I wasn't taking the gum. So I stopped.

huberman · How to Rewire Your Brain & Learn Faster | Dr. Michael Kilgard · Aug 11, 2025 · 1:52:06 · open ↗
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