Overview
Choline analog for cognition.
Mechanism of action
Possible acetylcholine precursor; skin firming.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Mild cognitive effects
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Headache
- · Insomnia
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Safety & non-supplemental interactions
Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.
- ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
- ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
DMAE for ADHD
Lewis JA, Young R
74 children
Modest behavior improvement.
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