L(+)-DMAE bitartrate

Other name: 2-Dimethyl Aminoethanol, 2-Dimethylaminoethanol, Acéglumate de Déanol, Acétamido-benzoate de Déanol, Benzilate de Déanol, Bisorcate de Déanol, Cyclohexylpropionate de Déanol, Deaner, Déanol, Deanol Aceglumate, Deanol Acetamidobenzoate, Deanol Benzilate, Deanol Bisorcate, Deanol Cyclohexylpropionate, Deanol Hemisuccinate, Deanol Pidolate, Deanol Tartrate, Dimethylaminoethanol, Diméthylaminoéthanol, Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate, Dimethylethanolamine, DMAE, DMAE Bitartrate, Hémisuccinate de Déanol, Pidolate de Déanol.

DMAE is naturally produced in the body. It’s also found in fatty fish, such as salmon, sardines, and anchovies. DMAE is thought to work by increasing production of acetylcholine (Ach), a neurotransmitter that’s crucial for helping nerve cells send signals. Ach helps regulate many functions controlled by the brain, including REM sleep, muscle contractions, and pain responses.

DMAE may also help prevent the buildup of a substance called beta-amyloid in the brain. Too much beta-amyloid has been linked to age-related decline and memory loss.

DMAE’s impact on Ach production and beta-amyloid buildup may make it beneficial for brain health, especially as we age.

DMAE is used for treating attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Alzheimer's disease, autism, and a movement disorder called tardive dyskinesia. It is also used for improving memory and mood; boosting thinking skills and intelligence; and improving athletic performance. It is also used for preventing aging or liver spots and extending life span.

DMAE is applied to the skin for reducing signs of aging, particularly loose or sagging skin.