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DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by LifeLink

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Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Minor
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
What is this page for?

First and foremost: checking DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 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 Dimethylaminoethanol 75 is a dietary supplement by LifeLink 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.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink

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), also known as deanol. The other ingredients are inactive fillers and binders — dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, and croscarmelose sodium — which help form and preserve the tablet.

Does it work?

Not established
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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: mental decline alertness and focus in elderly.
  • We looked for evidence on: Cognitive function, Aging, Alzheimer disease, Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), memory, mental clarity.
  • 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, Aging.

The evidence on DMAE is pretty limited. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective, meaning it doesn't appear to help.

For tardive dyskinesia (involuntary movements), the evidence also suggests it's likely ineffective. For aging skin, athletic performance, and ADHD, there simply isn't enough reliable evidence in our data to say whether it works or not.

If you're thinking about DMAE for one of these reasons, it's worth talking through the evidence with your doctor.

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 the safety evidence is limited and side effects do occur. The most common ones are abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.

Less commonly, people have reported headache, insomnia, confusion, constipation, rash, and mood changes. At higher doses — especially above 1,000 mg daily — mood changes including depression and hypomania have been reported, and in people with schizophrenia, symptoms may worsen.

Because there isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, the facts advise against it. Safety during breastfeeding is also unknown, so it's best to avoid it then.

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 adding DMAE if you take any anticholinergic drugs — medications that block acetylcholine activity — or cholinergic drugs that increase it. Both types may be affected by DMAE's effect on acetylcholine levels.

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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 isn't well established for any condition — the strongest evidence suggests it doesn't work for Alzheimer disease or tardive dyskinesia, and for other uses like ADHD or athletic performance, we simply don't have enough data. If you're on anticholinergic or cholinergic medications, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting it.

Talk it over with your own healthcare provider to see whether DMAE makes sense for you.

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 Aug 24, 2012.

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 Dimethylaminoethanol 75, straight from the product label.

Brand LifeLink
Barcode (UPC) 639793302017
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 24, 2012
DSLD ID 11787
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink, 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 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
UPC/BARCODE
639793302017
IngredientAmount% DV
DMAE75 mg--

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmelose Sodium

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Label statements
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General Statements

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) can potentially be helpful in the elderly who have mental decline by improving alertness and focus through the regulation of the brain nutrient acetylcholine.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: 1 to 2 tablets daily as a dietary supplement.

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DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink label

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DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink

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

Serving size1 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Amounts shown are per serving.

DMAE

Interacts with
219 drugs
75 mg per serving Form: DMAE 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: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Croscarmelose Sodium. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink Drug Interactions

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219 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

DMAE 219

Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 interact with 219 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. DMAE

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 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
DMAE full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75, from the product label.

LifeLink

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Name
Life Link
City
Grover Beach
State
CA
ZipCode
93433
Web Address
http://www.lifelinknet.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink: Common Questions

Does DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 by LifeLink interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75 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 Dimethylaminoethanol 75 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 are the most common side effects?
The most common ones are abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting. Less often, people report headache, insomnia, and mood changes.
Is it safe during pregnancy?
No — there isn't enough safety data during pregnancy, so the evidence advises against it. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before considering it if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is it safe while breastfeeding?
Safety during breastfeeding isn't known, so it's best to avoid it. Check with your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Does DMAE actually help with Alzheimer disease?
No — it's rated likely ineffective for Alzheimer disease based on available evidence.
What is DMAE supposed to do in the body?
DMAE (deanol) is thought to increase acetylcholine levels, a chemical messenger in the brain. That's why it may theoretically affect medications that work with acetylcholine — but for most intended uses, the evidence doesn't show it actually helps.

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The Full Monographs Behind DMAE Dimethylaminoethanol 75’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 Dimethylaminoethanol 75'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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