Introduction
DMAE is a compound produced by the brain. It has been used to improve brain function in people with Parkinson disease, Alzheimer disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. DMAE can be taken as a pill or powder. It can also be applied to the skin as a gel.
Dosages
There are no advised doses for DMAE.
What Research Shows
Not Enough Data to Assess
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Editorial process and description of evidence categories can be found at EBSCO NAT Editorial Process.
Safety Notes
It is likely safe to take DMAE in small doses for a short time. Not enough studies have been done to say whether it is safe to use for a long period. It is also not known whether it is safe to take by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Interactions
Talk to your doctor about any supplements or therapy you would like to use. Some can interfere with treatment or make conditions worse.
References
REFA Skin Anti-Aging
REFA1 Uhoda I, Faska N, et al. Split face study on the cutaneous tensile effect of 2-dimethylaminoethanol (deanol) gel. Skin Res Technol. 2002 Aug;8(3):164-167.
REFB Tardive Dyskinesia
REFB1 Tammenmaa-Aho I, Asher R, et al. Cholinergic medication for antipsychotic-induced tardive dyskinesia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2018;3:CD000207.