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DMAE, or dimethylaminoethanol, is a compound that helps improve concentration and memory, and has recently been in the spotlight for its ability to reduce wrinkles, age spots, and other signs of aging.
There is currently a lack of scientific research on the health effects of DMAE. One of the few available reports is a small study published in the European Journal of Medical Research in 2003. For the study, 80 people (all of whom were known to have borderline emotional disturbance) took either a placebo or a supplement containing vitamins, minerals, and DMAE every day for three months. Six weeks into the study, all participants were shown film excerpts with a range of emotional content.