DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) is a chemical produced in
the brain. This naturally occuring amino alcohol is produced in
minuscule amounts by the brain, with higher concentrations being
typically found in anchovies and sardines. Known primarily as a
precursor to choline and acetylcholine (chemicals in the brain
responsible for nerve transmissions and cognitive function),
DMAE has been used most predominantly to improve memory and
focus while stimulating neural activity. Many researchers
believe that it may serve an anti-aging function by increasing
the body's capacity to produce acetylcholine - a deficiency
commonly associated with memory loss.
DMAE is a memory booster substance common to a number of drugs
that are known to stabilize cell membranes. Cell membrane
degradation has been proposed as one of the prime mechanisms of
aging. DMAE is increasingly favored by medical practitioners for
its role in boosting brain power. DMAE has shown positive
results in the treatment of a variety of cognitive and
disruptive disorders, including attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD) and memory lapses. DMAE is even being used in
skin care products designed to treat sagging skin and age spots.
DMAE may enhance water retention in connective skin tissue,
causing the surface of the skin to tighten. The second, and more
likely, explanation involves DMAE's cholinergic feature, which
enhances the skin's ability to transmit acetylcholine. The
neurotransmitter's function in sending signals from nerves to
muscles may promote a form of muscle tightening in the skin. It
is important to note that although DMAE cannot fully reverse
existing facial sagging, it may reduce its further progression.
Some people report a cumulative effect with continued use of the
compound.
Benefits
* improves memory and focus
* assists with ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)
* treats sun spots and sagging skin
About the author:
Chester is a health nutrition consultant and is the owner of
AstroNutrition - a provider of premium health nutrition
and sports supplements.
