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DMAE 320 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Viva Vitamins

DMAE 320 mg label
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Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 9, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking DMAE 320 mg against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy

The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Minor

DMAE 320 mg is a dietary supplement by Viva Vitamins 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 Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins

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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Generated from HelloPharmacist’s pharmacist-curated databases and editorial rules · Last generated Jul 11, 2026

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.
  • “Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (350 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.

This product contains one active ingredient: dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE), at 320 mg per capsule. DMAE is a compound your body naturally produces in small amounts, and it's believed to support brain function and acetylcholine levels.

The capsule also contains inactive ingredients — rice flour and cellulose — which are fillers and binders.

Does it work?

Not established
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 established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use — see Deanol's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: boost brain health, memory and learning, anti-aging.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Aging, Aging skin, Alzheimer disease, Focus — and 2 related terms.
  • The closest evidence on file: Deanol is rated "Likely Ineffective" for Alzheimer disease (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Deanol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Aging skin, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Cognitive function.

The evidence for DMAE is limited. It's been studied for Alzheimer disease and tardive dyskinesia (a movement disorder), and the data shows it's likely ineffective for both.

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

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 some adults, but side effects do happen and safety data is limited. The most common side effects are abdominal cramping, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.

Less commonly, it's been reported to cause headache, insomnia, confusion, depression, mood changes, and even an increase in schizophrenia symptoms — especially at higher doses or in people with psychiatric conditions. The safety data for pregnancy is absent, and the data for breastfeeding advises against use.

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.

Before taking DMAE, check if you're on any cholinergic drugs (which may have increased effects) or anticholinergic drugs (which may become less effective). Both interactions are Minor severity.

The checker on this page will flag your exact medications for you.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. Only minor medication interactions are documented, and safety information is well characterized.

DMAE may be worth considering if you're interested in brain support and have no cholinergic or anticholinergic medications on board — but the evidence for most uses is thin or absent. If you have a psychiatric condition, take any medications affecting acetylcholine, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, check with your pharmacist first.

It's one to discuss before you start.

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, 2024.

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 320 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Viva Vitamins
Barcode (UPC) 726899842742
Net contents 90 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 25, 2024
DSLD ID 316302
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins, 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)
Servings per container
90
UPC/BARCODE
726899842742
IngredientAmount% DV
Dimethylaminoethanol130 mg--
Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate350 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: Take one capsule daily, or as directed by your health care professional.

Formula

DMAE has shown promise when it comes boosting brain health, particularly in terms of memory and learning. Additionally, it has been shown to have anti-aging effects on the skin.

DMAE 350 mg Dimethyl-amino-Ethanol bitartrate

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light.

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children.

Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

General Statements

We at viva are proud to use only the best food-based ingredients in our supplements. Our raw materials come from the USA, and we use only organic sources to ensure you're getting the best product possible, from the ground up! We always use the highest quality ingredients Premium formulas

In God We Trust

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formulation

Free of: Gluten, sugar, salt, starch, soy, yeast, wheat, lactose, milk, citrus, egg, fish, artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives. Non-GMO

Made in the USA Manufactured in an NSF-GMP Certified Facility

Brand IP Statement(s)

Copyright 2020

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DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins label

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DMAE 320 mg label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container90 Amounts shown are per serving.

Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate

Interacts with
219 drugs
350 mg per serving

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...

Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins Drug Interactions

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219Drugs
219 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate 219

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in DMAE 320 mg interact with 219 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in DMAE 320 mg interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DMAE 320 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.

Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate2 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
Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DMAE 320 mg, from the product label.

Viva Vitamins

Name
Viva Vitamins
City
Los Angeles
State
CA
Web Address
www.VivaVitamins.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins: Common Questions

Does DMAE 320 mg by Viva Vitamins interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DMAE 320 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 320 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, and what's it supposed to do?
DMAE is dimethylaminoethanol, a compound your body makes naturally. It's thought to boost acetylcholine, a brain chemical involved in memory and thinking. The evidence for whether it actually works is limited — it didn't pan out for Alzheimer disease or movement disorders in the studies we have.
Can I take this if I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
There's no safety data for pregnancy, so there isn't enough information to know either way. For breastfeeding, the available data advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common ones are stomach cramps, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Most people who take it don't have problems, but these do happen. If you experience any of them, let us know.
Is DMAE safe for someone with depression or another psychiatric condition?
DMAE has been reported to cause mood changes, including depression and hypomania, especially at higher doses — and it may worsen schizophrenia symptoms. If you have a psychiatric condition, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.
What's in this capsule besides the active ingredient?
Just rice flour and cellulose — standard fillers and binders that help hold the capsule together. Nothing unusual there.

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The Full Monographs Behind DMAE 320 mg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Deanol

Interacts with 219 drugs

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 limited or mixed. It can cause side effects in...

Read the full Deanol monograph →
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

DMAE 320 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.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

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.

See these in context on the Deanol monograph →

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