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DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Nootropics Depot

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

DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder is a dietary supplement by Nootropics Depot 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 L-Bitartrate. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 a single active ingredient: DMAE L-Bitartrate, which is a form of deanol. There are no inactive ingredients listed for this powder.

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: memory and focus support.
  • We looked for evidence on: Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Cognitive function, mental clarity, brain health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Deanol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Deanol is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Cognitive function.

The evidence on deanol for most uses isn't established. For Alzheimer disease, it's rated likely ineffective.

For aging skin, ADHD, and athletic performance, the evidence is insufficient to know whether it works. You're essentially taking this on the theory that boosting acetylcholine might help with focus or cognition, but we don't have solid trial data backing those claims for this ingredient.

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.

Deanol is generally well tolerated by some adults, but side effects do occur and the evidence is limited. The most common ones are abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, diarrhea, drowsiness, nausea, and vomiting.

Other reported effects include headache, insomnia, constipation, confusion, and mood changes. At doses above 1000 mg daily, deanol has been linked to depression and mood swings, especially in people with a psychiatric history.

Doses around 1500 mg daily have been reported to worsen schizophrenia symptoms in people with that condition. There isn't enough safety data during pregnancy to know whether it's safe, so the data advises against use in pregnancy.

Similarly, safety during breastfeeding is unknown, and the data recommends avoiding it while breastfeeding. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking this product if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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 you start DMAE L-Bitartrate, check whether you take any anticholinergic drugs (such as certain antihistamines or urinary antispasmodics) or cholinergic drugs (such as Alzheimer's medications). Both types may have their effects altered.

Use the medication checker on this page with your exact prescriptions.

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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 L-Bitartrate is a single-ingredient powder marketed for focus and brain support, but evidence for its effectiveness is weak or missing for most uses. If you take anticholinergic or cholinergic medications, check them against the interaction tool before starting.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product makes sense for you, especially if you have a mood or psychiatric condition, or if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

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 23, 2020.

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 L-Bitartrate Powder, straight from the product label.

Brand Nootropics Depot
Net contents 8.8 Ounce(s); 250 Gram(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Aug 23, 2020
DSLD ID 232156
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Powder
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot, 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:
0.35 Gram(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
0.35 Gram(s)
Servings per container
714
IngredientAmount% DV
DMAE L-Bitartrate350 mg--

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Label statements
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Formula

250 grams

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Precautions

Disclaimer: Always consult with a qualified health physician before taking any new dietary supplement.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

Do not take this or any other supplement if under the age of 18, pregnant or nursing a baby, or if you have any known or suspected medical conditions, and/or taking prescription drug(s) or OTC medication(s).

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 350mg once daily.

Storage

Storage: Store in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

General Statements

Transfer scoops are not accurate forms of measurement. A milligram scale is needed to accurately measure dosages.

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DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot

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

Serving size0.35 Gram(s) Dosage formPowder Servings per container714 Amounts shown are per serving.

DMAE L-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...

DMAE L-Bitartrate monograph & interactions
Interaction report

DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot Drug Interactions

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219Drugs
219 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder 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.

DMAE L-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
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder, from the product label.

Nootropics Depot

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Name
Nootropics Depot
Street Address
8380 S. Kyrene Rd. Ste. 110
City
Tempe
State
AZ
ZipCode
85284
Web Address
nootropicsdepot.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot: Common Questions

Does DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder by Nootropics Depot interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder 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 L-Bitartrate Powder 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 does DMAE do in the body?
DMAE (deanol) is thought to increase acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the brain involved in memory and attention. That's the theory behind using it for focus, but solid evidence of benefit is limited.
Does this actually work for ADHD or Alzheimer disease?
For Alzheimer disease, the evidence shows it's likely ineffective. For ADHD, there isn't enough reliable evidence to say. If you're considering this for either condition, talk it through with your doctor.
What are the most common side effects?
The most common ones are stomach upset (abdominal cramps, pain, diarrhea), nausea, vomiting, and drowsiness. Some people also report headache, insomnia, or constipation.
Can I take this if I have depression or another mood condition?
The data shows deanol at higher doses has been reported to cause mood changes, including depression and hypomania, in people with psychiatric conditions. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it if you have a mood or psychiatric history.
Is it safe to use while breastfeeding?
No, the safety data advises against use while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information to know it's safe. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about this if you're nursing or planning to.

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The Full Monographs Behind DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder’s Ingredients

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

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

DMAE L-Bitartrate Powder'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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