cholinergicEVIDENCECUSOTC
DMAE
aka Dimethylaminoethanol · Deanol
Dimethylaminoethanol — a choline precursor with mild stimulant effects. Found naturally in sardines and anchovies.
Dose range100–500mg
Half-life4h
Onset—min
Safety4/5low evidence base
Mechanism of action
Crosses BBB and is metabolized to choline, supporting ACh synthesis. May also reduce lipofuscin accumulation.
Benefits
Mild focus enhancement
EVIDENCECOlder European clinical use.
ADHD symptoms (historical)
EVIDENCECStudied as Deanol decades ago.
Side effects
- Headachecommonmild
- Insomniauncommonmild
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