The substance has not been found to improve mental ability in patients with senile dementia. However, in most scientific studies, the patients were only treated for 4 weeks. It is likely that better results would be seen if the substance was used for long periods of time. In spite of a lack of improved mental skills, positive changes in behaviour were seen. Nerves, depression and bad tempers were all reduced, while inner drive increased.
Side effects are usually mild and short-lived, if they occur at all.
The side effects include mild headache, weight loss and insomnia. All of these side effects are dose related and will disappear if the dose is reduced. It is recommended to start with a low dose, and increase it over a period of weeks. If insomnia occurs, try taking DMAE in the morning only. Anders, T.R., Dev.