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My gynocologist suggested dmae as a mild anti-anxiety agent to help with sleep. my research suggests otherwise. can someone clarify this for me?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

DMAE: Dimethylaminoethanol is used for water treatment & in the coatings industry & as additive to paint removers & to protect vs. Erosion. It is also precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine & also it is processed by the liver into choline. It was shown to elevate the mood & increase alertness & somewhat improve adhd, although no conclusive studies so far.

Answered 8/1/2012

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Dimethylaminoethanol: Dimethylaminoethanol really doesn't have strong medical evidence to support it's use as a sleep agent or an anxiolytic. Some people have used it to reportedly improve cognition & mood. I don't think the research is there currently.

Answered 8/22/2019

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