dimethylaminoethanol (deanol, DMAE, Deaner, Norcholine, Bimanol)

Indications: (uses) 1) depression 2) movement disorders 3) attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) 4) anti-aging, especially as component of Centrophenoxine 5) memory enhancement Mechanism of action: - precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine - may increase levels of acetylcholine in the CNS - increases cellular membrane phospholipids - claims: a) allegedly improves memory b) has a mentally stimulating effect c) improves general cognition - little, if any, definitive data to suggest benefit Notes: - found in nature, especially in fish - produced in the human brain

General

alcohol amine

References

Prescriber's Letter 7(9):52 2000