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Question: There is no MMD or Dr. Schlobotnik or website, just the description of the website in the question itself. I made the whole thing up for the purpose of this question): Dr. Schlobotnik has recently invented a revolutionary new pill called MMD, or the "Miracle Memory Drug", a drug that that supposedly helps to improve memory. According to the website, "the drug consists of a unique blend of fish oils, electrolytes, and "memory enhancing proteins" that, when taken, "vastly improves the memory of the user". Users are instructed to take the drug four times a day in order to improve memory retrieval. Dr. Schlobotnik claims that "...the drug unlocks our memory potential by attaching to neural receptors in the cerebellum, boosting the electrical output of the brain, which in turn stimulates memory. It's like jump-starting your brain!".

Testimonials from users on his website claim that, after using the drug, their study skills increased and their forgetfulness decreased dramatically. Some users reported having vivid memories from early childhood after using the drug. Some users even report having memories of being in a dark and muffled place, which Dr. Schlobotnik claims "...may actually be prenatal memories from the womb."

At the bottom of his website is a section called "Frequently Asked Questions about the Miracle Memory Drug". The first question asks: "I have used the drug as instructed, but I have not had an improvement in memory. Why?" The response reads, "Since the drug works by creating electricity in the brain, some factors may influence the individual effectiveness of your results, including 1) where you are located on the globe, 2) whether there are electrical wires or cell phone towers close to your location, or 3) a diet rich in salt or iron.

Based on the contents of the Miracle Memory Drug web site, what evidence do you have that Dr. Schlobotnik's miracle memory drug is based on pseudoscience?