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DMAE 100 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bluebonnet

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

DMAE 100 mg is a dietary supplement by Bluebonnet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and focus, mood and mental clarity, adhd-type symptoms.Based on those ingredients, 219 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated minor. The ingredients most likely to interact are DMAE. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), 100 mg per capsule. DMAE is a compound thought to support acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in brain function and muscle control.

The capsule itself is made from vegetable cellulose, with vegetable magnesium stearate as a binder — these are inert ingredients that make the capsule work.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Deanol product and its label doesn't state a use — see Deanol's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for DMAE's effectiveness is mixed and limited. It's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease and tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements).

For aging skin, ADHD, and athletic performance, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say whether it works or doesn't. If you're considering DMAE for one of these uses, talk it over with your doctor about whether the current evidence supports a trial.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Deanol

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

DMAE is generally well tolerated by mouth, but side effects do occur. The most common ones reported are abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.

Less commonly, it's been linked to constipation, headache, insomnia, confusion, and mood changes including depression and hypomania. At higher doses (above 1000 mg daily), mood effects are more likely, and in people with schizophrenia, it may worsen symptoms.

Safety data in pregnancy is not available, and the facts advise against use while breastfeeding due to limited evidence.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Deanol

Meds to double-check

Minor interactions only
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Minor only

Only Minor-severity interactions are documented for these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Deanol.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Minor.
  • For scale: 219 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're on anticholinergic drugs (like antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, or medications for overactive bladder) or cholinergic drugs (like certain glaucoma or Alzheimer medications). DMAE may theoretically change how these work, though the documented risk is Minor.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

DMAE 100 mg is a single-ingredient supplement with limited evidence for most uses and no proven benefit for Alzheimer disease or tardive dyskinesia. It interacts with anticholinergic and cholinergic medications at Minor severity, so you'll want to check your exact prescriptions before starting.

Gastrointestinal side effects and mood changes are possible. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to see if DMAE fits your situation and medications.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jul 25, 2018.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about DMAE 100 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Bluebonnet
Barcode (UPC) 743715010901
Net contents 100 Vegetable Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2018
DSLD ID 179095
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Kosher, Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
743715010901
IngredientAmount% DV
DMAE100 mg--

Other ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule daily or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Formula

Bluebonnet’s DMAE 100 mg Capsules are highly concentrated and contain the high quality 2-dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate.

Bluebonnet’s KOF-K Certification #K-0000700

DMAE Bitartrate

General Statements

Available in easy-to-swallow vegetable capsules for maximum assimilation and absorption.

General

1090B

Seals/Symbols

Made with non GMO ingredients

Vegan

K Parve Gluten free

Formulation

Made with non GMO ingredients

Vegan

Free of milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans. Also free of corn, yeast, gluten, barley, rice, sodium and sugar.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

DMAE

Interacts with
219 drugs
100 mg per serving Form: 2-Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate

Deanol (DMAE) is a compound related to choline that is marketed for memory, focus, and mood, but solid human evidence for most of these uses is limite...

DMAE monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Kosher Vegetable Capsules, Vegetable Cellulose, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet Drug Interactions

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219Drugs
219 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

DMAE 219

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DMAE 100 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

DMAE2 drug types · 219 drugs

Anticholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, deanol might decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs.
Deanol is thought to increase acetylcholine levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
Cholinergic Drugs

Theoretically, deanol might increase the effects and adverse effects of cholinergic drugs.
Deanol is thought to increase acetylcholine levels.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DMAE 100 mg, from the product label.

Bluebonnet

Name
Bluebonnet Nutrition Corporation
Street Address
12915 Dairy Ashford
City
Sugar Land
State
TX
ZipCode
77478
Web Address
www.bluebonnetnutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet: Common Questions

Does DMAE 100 mg by Bluebonnet interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DMAE 100 mg has a known interaction with 219 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
DMAE 100 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What is DMAE supposed to do?
DMAE is thought to increase acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and muscle control. It's been studied for Alzheimer disease, ADHD, aging skin, and athletic performance, but evidence for most of these uses is limited or lacking.
Is DMAE safe to take?
DMAE is generally well tolerated, but side effects do happen — most often abdominal cramps, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Higher doses and certain medical conditions, like schizophrenia, raise the risk of more serious effects like mood changes. Evidence is limited, so it's worth checking with your doctor first.
Can I take DMAE while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Safety data in pregnancy isn't available — talk with your doctor for personalized advice. The data advises against use while breastfeeding due to limited evidence, so ask your pharmacist or doctor if it's right for you.
Does DMAE really work for Alzheimer disease?
No — DMAE is rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease. If you're looking for treatments for cognitive decline, your doctor can discuss options with better evidence.
What are the inactive ingredients in this capsule?
The capsule is made from vegetable cellulose with vegetable magnesium stearate as a binder. These are inert ingredients that hold the capsule together.

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Sources & How We Checked

DMAE 100 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 15 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Deanol 15 references
  1. Davies C, Maidment S, Hanley P, et al. Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE). HSE. Risk assessment document; EH72/2;1997. (TOXLINE).
  2. Re O. 2-Dimethylaminoethanol (deanol): a brief review of its clinical efficacy and postulated mechanism of action. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 1974;16:1238-42.
  3. Pieralisi G, Ripari P, Vecchiet L. Effects of a standardized ginseng extract combined with dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements on physical performance during exercise. Clin Ther 1991;13:373-82.
  4. George J, Pridmore S, Aldous D. Double blind controlled trial of deanol in tardive dyskinesia. Aust N Z J Psychiatry 1981;15:68-71. PubMed
  5. Penovich P, Morgan JP, Kerzner B, et al. Double-blind evaluation of deanol in tardive dyskinesia. JAMA 1978;239:1997-8. DOI
  6. de Montigny C, Chouinard G, Annable L. Ineffectiveness of deanol in tardive dyskinesia: a placebo controlled study. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 1979;65:219-23. PubMed
  7. Lindeboom SF, Lakke JP. Deanol and physostigmine in the treatment of L-dopa-induced dyskinesias. Acta Neurol Scand 1978;58:134-8. PubMed
  8. Jus A, Villeneuve A, Gautier J, et al. Deanol, lithium and placebo in the treatment of tardive dyskinesia. A double-blind crossover study. Neuropsychobiology 1978;4:140-9. PubMed
  9. Lewis JA, Young R. Deanol and methylphenidate in minimal brain dysfunction. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1975;17:534-40. PubMed
  10. Fisman M, Mersky H, Helmes E. Double-blind trial of 2-dimethylaminoethanol in Alzheimer's disease. Am J Psychiatry 1981;138:970-2. PubMed
  11. Ferris SH, Sathananthan G, Gershon S, et al. Senile dementia: treatment with deanol. J Am Geriatr Soc 1977;25:241-4. PubMed
  12. Haug BA, Holzgraefe M. Orofacial and respiratory tardive dyskinesia: potential side effects of 2-dimethylaminoethanol (deanol)? Eur Neurol 1991;31:423-5. PubMed
  13. Casey DE. Mood alterations during deanol therapy. Psychopharmacology (Berl) 1979;62:187-91. PubMed
  14. Sergio W. Use of DMAE (2-dimethylaminoethanol) in the induction of lucid dreams. Med Hypotheses 1988;26:255-7. PubMed
  15. Osol A, Hoover JE, eds. Remington's Pharmaceutical Science, 15th ed. Easton, PA: Mack Publishing Company, 1975.

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