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DMAE

Uses

DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a chemical produced in the brain.

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This supplement has been used in connection with the following health conditions:

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Alzheimer’s Disease
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DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) may increase levels of a brain neurotransmitter, which may foster positive behavior changes in people with dementia.

may increase levels of the brain neurotransmitter acetylcholine. In one preliminary trial, people with senile dementia were given DMAE supplements of 600 mg three times per day for four weeks. The participants did not show any changes in memory, though some did show positive behavior changes. However, a subsequent double-blind trial found no significant benefit from DMAE supplementation in people with Alzheimer’s disease.

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Tardive Dyskinesia
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Taking dimethylaminoethanol may help reduce symptoms.

(DMAE) is a natural choline precursor. Although some preliminary data suggested that DMAE could decrease TD symptoms, most studies show that DMAE is no more effective than placebo for TD.

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