DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanolcan) Demystified

A good friend of mine @jerrylore has an exam coming up in the very near future and he asked what foods and/or supplements he should take to enhance the performance of his brain function to better prepare him for this wicked exam.  As I briefly touched upon in “Food for the Brain“, foods play an utterly important role in brain function efficiency.  The foods we eat are the vehicles through which specific nutrients are able to enter the body and ultimately, the human brain.  DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanolcan) has been linked to increased focus and alertness when taken in moderation.  Sardines and anchovies are both known to contain high concentrations of DMAE.  For those of you who are not exactly fish mongers, there are supplemental pills of DMAE in addition to a liquid form.  From my research, there is a negligible difference in quality when it comes to capsule or liquid so, save your money and go for the less expensive option.  With all this praise, I must remind everyone to exercise caution here folks, taking too much of the DMAE supplement can lead to a sense of anxiety, restlessness, tense shoulders and even insomnia.  So, if you are susceptible to sleeplessness and restlessness then use DMAE conservatively at first and increase your dosage until you strike that perfect balance for your self.  Sardines and anchovies, nature’s medicine chest.  Get your DMAE on before that exam or anytime  you could use a boost your mental focus.  By the way, @jerrlylore did very well on his exam, all hail DMAE!