| DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) enhances mental | | | | cognitive function and memory. |
| function through the improvement of concentration, | | | | Acetylcholine is also responsible for helping to conduct |
| mental clarity and mental alertness. It is also a mild | | | | nerve impulses in the brain. Choline is also converted |
| brain stimulant because it increases and sustains the | | | | in the brain into phosphatidylcholine. This chemical |
| energy levels in the brain. It also improves the level | | | | rebuilds and protects existing cell membranes inside |
| of restful nighttime sleep because the sleep is deeper | | | | the brain. DMAE has the ability to cross the |
| and less time is needed to reach a rejuvenated state. | | | | blood-brain barrier faster than choline. Through this |
| DMAE helps to boost mental function through an | | | | quicker travel, DMAE enhances cell protection and |
| increase in the levels of acetylcholine and choline. | | | | repair and helps our brains function better and create |
| These are the brain's chemical messengers. | | | | enhanced, positive behavioral changes in most people. |
| Because of DMAE's ability to stimulate mental | | | | Other DMAE Uses: |
| cognitive function, it also has been shown to improve | | | | DMAE is being studied for use in aiding a movement |
| learning, increase intelligence and elevate mood. | | | | disorder in Parkinson's patients. This disorder, called |
| DMAE Benefits: | | | | dyskenesis is caused by L-Dopa, which is |
| * Accelerates mental processes | | | | administered to treat the effects of the disease. |
| * Decreases irritability and overactivity | | | | DMAE seems to counteract dyskenesis effectively |
| * Does not cause drowsiness | | | | and safely without interfering with the benefits of |
| * Improves concentration | | | | the therapy. DMAE is proving to reduce the effects |
| * Improves IQ | | | | of other disorders that involve involuntary |
| * Increases attention | | | | movements. Two of these disorders being treated |
| * Relieves mild depression | | | | are blepharospasm (eyelid twitching) and benign |
| * Aids in long-term treatment of schizophrenia | | | | essential tremors. |
| It is believed that DMAE may also increase physical | | | | Age spot sufferers may find hope for treatment of |
| energy. Athletes and other active individuals are using | | | | their condition as well. DMAE has been found to inhibit |
| DMAE more and more because of its ability to | | | | the formation of pigment caused by aging (lipofuscin) |
| enhance these brain functions. The connection | | | | and liver spots (lentigo). It may actually flush lipofuscin |
| between the mind and muscles is a means to focus | | | | from the body, causing the skin spots to disappear |
| on form and reduce the risk of injury. So, when the | | | | over a few month's time. |
| mind is enhanced, it communicates better with the | | | | DMAE is being studied for its possible ability in helping |
| muscles to improve and refine function. | | | | to reduce cognitive impairments related to age. Aside |
| Due to DMAE's mild stimulating effect on the brain, | | | | from increased mental cognitive function, research |
| athletes report that it is a good alternative for a | | | | has shown that DMAE may also be useful in treating |
| quick lift instead of coffee. They also believe the | | | | the following conditions. |
| stimulating effects last longer than they do with | | | | * Alzheimer's disease |
| caffeine. DMAE used as a mild stimulant is also safer | | | | * ADD (attention deficit disorder) |
| and healthier than caffeine. | | | | * Hyperactivity |
| How It Works: | | | | The use of DMAE as a regular dietary supplement is |
| DMAE, once consumed, is transported to the liver | | | | increasing steadily. All of its benefits in aiding mental |
| where it is converted into choline through the | | | | cognitive function and brain stimulation are an |
| process of metabolism. A small amount is then | | | | attractive quality for everyone. Additional research |
| converted into acetylcholine, which is a brain | | | | showing that DMAE is useful in treating debilitating |
| transmitter. Through this process, DMAE increases | | | | conditions such as Parkinson's gives us new hope. As |
| the levels of these brain transmitters | | | | research continues and more new uses for DMAE are |
| (neurotransmitters). This causes a boost in mental | | | | discovered, its popularity will continue to grow as well. |