DMAE (Natural Supplement)

DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) is a natural amino alcohol that is found in minute quantities in the brain. It is generally regarded as a precursor to choline, which is needed for the brain to produce acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in nerve signal transmission and healthy brain function. Taken as a maintenance supplement, it works synergistically with other “smart nutrients” like Ginkgo Biloba, GABA, Phosphatidyl Serine and L-Tyrosine, or can be taken alone.

DMAE works by accellerating the brain's synthesis of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which in turn plays a key role in maximizing mental ability as well as in preventing loss of memory in aging adults.

Short term studies have shown an increase in vigilance and alertness, with a positive influence on mood. Dimethylaminoethanol (or DMAE) is more widely known and marketed as a memory and mood enhancer, but some studies have shown that it improves intellectual functioning and mental acuity. These studies posit that DMAE has a role in increasing levels of the neurotransmitter, acetylcholine. This is why drugs and supplements called "cholinergics" that increase acetylcholine have been used to treat Alzheimer's disease and ADHD.

The stimulant effect of DMAE is significantly different from the stimulation produced by coffee, amphetamines, or other stimulant drugs. DMAE does not have a drug-like quick up and quick come-down. People who take DMAE have reported that after three to four weeks, they feel a mild stimulation continually, without side effects. Also, when DMAE is discontinued, no depression or let-down occurs.

DMAE is an organic compound. Fish like salmon, anchovies and sardines naturally have high concentrations of this nutrient.

Dosage: 50 to 250mg daily