Dimethylaminoethanol

Overview

Dimethylaminoethanol is a modified form of Choline - it is manufactured naturally in small amounts within the Brain and is also found in small amounts in the diet.  It is also regarded as a (non-prescription) Smart Drug.  DMAE is chemically similar to Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE).

Aging & Life Extension

 DMAE may possess Life Extension potential.  ^[1]

 DMAE may facilitate the removal of Lipofuscin from Heart Muscle, Neurons and the Skin.  ^[2]

Cells

 DMAE may reduce the degradation of Cell Membranes and may help to stabilize Cell Membranes.  ^[3]

Detoxification

 DMAE may reduce the incidence and severity of Hangovers in people who consume excessive amounts of Alcohol.  ^[4]

Metabolism

 DMAE may improve Athletic Performance (by improving the body’s production of Energy).  ^[5]

 DMAE may inhibit (and reverse) the Cross-Linking of endogenous Proteins.  ^[6]

 DMAE may increase the body's production of Energy and people using DMAE often report increases in their levels of Energy.  ^[7]

 DMAE may alleviate Fatigue (by increasing the body's production of Energy).  ^[8]

 DMAE may scavenge Hydroxyl Free Radicals.  ^[9]

 DMAE may facilitate weight loss in persons afflicted with Obesity.  ^[10]

Musculoskeletal System

 DMAE may increase Muscle Tone.  ^[11] 

Nervous System:  Ailments

 DMAE may improve some aspects of behavior in Alzheimer's Disease patients.  ^[12]

 DMAE may alleviate Anxiety.  ^[13]

 DMAE may reduce Apathy and may increase Motivation in Depression patients. 

 DMAE may alleviate the behavioral problems and hyperactivity associated with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) – up to 70% of ADHD patients may experience increased Attention Span, decreased Aggressiveness, improved Learning ability and (sometimes) increased Intelligence following DMAE treatment.  ^[14]

 DMAE (400 – 600 mg per day) may alleviate Blepharospasm (eyelid twitching).  ^[15]

 DMAE may reduce Apathy and increase Motivation in Depression patients.  ^[16]

 DMAE may improve the behavior and Mental Function of children afflicted with Down's Syndrome. 

 DMAE may exert favorable effects on chronic Dyskinesia (including Tardive Dyskinesia) that occur as a result of long periods of use of major tranquilizers.  ^[17] 

Nervous System:  Enhancement

 DMAE may increase Alertness.  ^[18]

 DMAE (usued continuously for at least six weeks) may increase Assertiveness. 

 DMAE may increase Attention Span.  ^[19]

 DMAE may improve the Interhemispheric Flow of Information in the Corpus Callosum of the Brain (thereby improving Creativity and Verbal Fluency).