Posted by Adam on December 14, 1999, at 13:49:09
In reply to DMAE, posted by Diane on December 14, 1999, at 11:00:19
Umm, that's interesting. Are you taking DMAE? Do you feel it is helpful?
> " DMAE
>
> DMAE, (Dimethylaminoethanol) is a nutritional supplement that
> supports the old wives' tale that fish is a great brain food. DMAE is
> normally present in small amounts in our brains, and is known for its
> mental stimulation and enhancement.
> Because fish is naturally abundant in DMAE, a diet high in sardines
> and anchovies will provide higher than average levels of DMAE and
> choline to the brain, which serve as raw materials for the production of
> the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is responsible for
> conducting nerve impulses within the brain, and by accelerating the
> brain's synthesis of this important neurotransmitter, DMAE may aid in
> improving memory and learning, as well as preventing loss of memory
> in adults.
>
> DMAE helps elevate mood, improve memory and learning, increase
> intelligence and physical energy, and extends the life span of
> laboratory animals1. It is used by many people for its mild, safe
> stimulant effect, yet DMAE also makes it easier for most people to get
> to sleep. Many people report less fatigue in the day and sounder sleep
> at night, as well as needing less sleep when taking DMAE.
>
> The stimulant effect of DMAE is significantly different from the
> stimulation produced by coffee, amphetamines, or other stimulant
> drugs. DMAE does not have a drug-like quick up and down. People
> who take DMAE have reported that they feel a mild stimulation
> continually, without side effects. Many athletes using DMAE report an
> improved energy output in addition to better concentration on form and
> technique. Also, when DMAE use is discontinued, no depression or
> let-down occurs. SMART Basics DMAE includes 150 mg B-5, along
> with other B vitamins to support the activity of DMAE. "
>
> http://www.smartbasic.com/glos.nutrients/dmae.glos.html
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