DMAE

What Is DMAE?

DMAE stands for DiMethylAminoEthanol, a compound related to choline that is able to cross over the blood brain barrier (BBB) and raise acetylcholine levels. Known as a smart supplement or nootropic, DMAE is frequently supplemented due to acetylcholine's role in learning and memory.

What Are DMAE's Effects?

DMAE raises acetylcholine levels in the brain and thus supports cognitive function. Clinical research has shown DMAE increases alertness and focus. If taken before bed DMAE raises acetylcholine levels and increases dream vividity and recall. Ancedotally users report DMAE as mildly stimulating, which is in line with clinical research.

What Form Is DMAE?

DMAE comes as DMAE bitartrate, this means that DMAE is chemically bound with tartrate to keep the molecule stable. As such DMAE bitartrate is 37% DMAE by weight, 1000mg of powder yields 370mg of DMAE.

What Is Centrophenoxine?

Centrophenoxine is an ester of DMAE thought to be superior in crossing the blood brain barrier. View our centrophenoxine page for more information.

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