US Presidential Debate: Trump claims that Biden would be “pumped up” on drugs to hide his cognitive decline

The D-Day is here. The first US presidential debate between the two presidential nominees will be held in Atlanta later today. Hours before the debate, former US President Donald Trump has already fired the first salvo. He said that his opponent would be “pumped up on drugs” to enhance his performance during the debate. While many have dismissed this as a political rhetoric, medical practitioners have said that it is a common practice among many people who consume these drugs before any big performance. The New York Post has listed down a few such drugs which are commonly consumed by political leaders, people in the entertainment industry and even Wall Street analysts before big events. Here are some common drugs that are consumed.

Peptides:

This is found naturally in the human body. They are small amino acid chains that help in different functions such as muscle growth, digestion and tissue repair among others. There are also peptides that help in providing cognitive clarity. It helps in easing the mind and finding words more easily. It helps individuals to appear sharp during their interactions. It is administered via IV (Intravenous) infusion.

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NAD Therapy:

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD) is known to reduce stress and anxiety. They are coenzymes that naturally occur in the human body and the cells would be unable to generate energy without it. It impacts the brain cells, personality and cognitive functions. It is expected to help its beneficiaries in remaining calm and appearing confident.

Botox:

This is taken a week before any major event to reduce sweating. It is injected around the hands, legs and the feet to reduce sweating. In recent times, sweating is considered to be a sign of being anxious and unhealthy. Unusually high levels of sweating are due to consumption of medication, obesity or other health issues.

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Vitamin B12:

This is a critical nutrient to enable the brain to remain active and also create high levels of energy in the human body. Energy levels in the body correspond to the B12 levels in the human body. This is injected in the rear end or the upper thigh.

Adderall:

This helps in improving the attention of individuals. It also helps the individual to remain more alert and also appear less sleepy. Further, these pills are taken 30 minutes before any event and has an effect which will last for seven hours.

Provigil:

This is a drug to help fight sleepiness. On many occasions, Biden has been found sleeping off during important meetings, according to news reports. Biden will be keen to put his best foot forward in the upcoming US presidential debate on Thursday.

Biden’s health:

In recent times, many law makers have noted that President Biden is suffering from some form of cognitive dissonance. This has been debated in the political circles in Washington and there were news reports which suggested that the Democrats are looking to replace Biden as the official presidential nominee.

FAQs:

Who is hosting the first presidential debate in the US?
CNN is hosting the first presidential debate between the two presidential nominees Donald Trump and Joe Biden. It is being held in Atlanta. The two leaders will get an opportunity to debate on a range of issues.

Will Joe Biden’s health play any role in the upcoming presidential elections?
The electorate will seek to vote for a candidate who is health can carry out his functions to the best of his abilities. Regarding Biden, there is no clarity on his health conditions, officially. Much of the reports are only speculative.