Short video by Joy Kong, MD introducing the idea of "cosmetic neurology": intentionally modulating brain chemistry (via supplements, peptides, drugs, etc.) to produce desired mental states. The speaker uses a metaphor (brain as play-doh) and gives a concrete example: to be social and outgoing at an event, one would aim to increase dopamine and GABA, achievable through supplements.
Have you heard of, like, play doh? I view the brain in the same way where you can manipulate and just mold the brain in a certain way that you want it to become. And really, that comes back to a principle called cosmetic neurology. Basically being able to either increase or decrease certain neurotransmitters in your brain through the use of supplements, peptides, drugs, things like that to suit your needs. So, for example, let's say you're going out to a social event, and you need to be excited and happy and, you know, social and bubbly and fun and outgoing. Then it's all about increasing dopamine and also increasing gaba. And these can be both achieved through the use of supplements.
