i bought these two natural supplements to help me with my aDD problem as opposed to meds. do these help? anybody first hand exp?

also, i'm trying to get effects within the next week weeks before exam week

Yes, they do. Try the nutrition forum, there is a thread on Omega oils (DHA is a amega oil) you'll get faster info that way

isnt this the nutrition forum?

should i be seeing results soon? i dont feel different yet?

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DMAE is supposed to work if at all in about six weeks. It works as a stimulant and may not be appropriate for ADD.

For DMAE as a stimulant see:

http://www.vrp.com/art/669.asp
DMAE is a mild cerebral stimulant, which was at one time approved by the FDA as being possibly effective for the following conditions:


Learning problems associated with underachieving and shortened attention span.
Behavior problems associated with hyperactivity.
Combined hyperkinetic behavior and learning disorders with underachieving, reading and speech difficulties, impaired motor coordination, and impulsive/compulsive behavior, often described as asocial, antisocial, or delinquent.
The learning problems mentioned above, although usually childhood disorders, are also not infrequently seen in adults. They are usually treated with much more potent and addictive amphetamines (like Ritalin). DMAE is a safe and non-addictive form of therapy for these conditions. DMAE produces a mild stimulant effect, which develops slowly over a period of several weeks. There is no drug-like letdown or depression if the substance is discontinued. (22)

DMAE for Adult and Childhood Learning Disorders
For those children and adults who suffer from ADD, ADHD, and other learning disorders (and even for those who dont) I recommend DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol). DMAE has been used for years to improve behavioral disorders in children, and may have positive effects on intelligence and grades as well.


Another website: http://intelegen.com/nutrients/dmae...ancing_life.htm (http://intelegen.com/nutrients/dmae_cognitive_enhancing_life.htm)

DMAE: Cognitive-Enhancing Life-Extending Nutrient

Anti-Aging Nutrient Review and Update Part 4
Ward Dean, M.D.

Dimethylaminoethanol (DMAE) is a naturally-occurring, mild cerebral stimulant nutrient found in such “brain” foods as anchovies and sardines.

A closely related substance—Diethylaminoethanol (DEAE, or its trademarked form DEANER™) (Fig. 1) was considered a drug by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and at one time was approved as being possibly effective for the following conditions:

http://www.vrp.com/graphics/SEPT04DMAEfig1.jpg

1. Learning problems associated with underachieving and shortened attention span.
2. Behavior problems associated with hyperactivity.
3. Combined hyperkinetic behavior and learning disorders with underachieving, reading and speech difficulties, impaired motor coordination, and impulsive/compulsive behavior, often described as asocial, antisocial or delinquent.

In the late 1970s, DEANER was discontinued from the U.S. Pharmacopoeia by the FDA because its manufacturer, understandably, did not choose to undergo the rigorous and expensive retesting that the FDA was then requiring of many natural, no-longer-patentable preparations.

Fortunately, DMAE possesses all of the properties that were claimed for its close cousin, DEAE.

Safe, Effective Solution to Adult and Childhood Learning Disorders
The learning problems just mentioned, although usually childhood disorders, are also seen in adults, and not infrequently. The disorders are usually treated with much more potent and addictive amphetamines (like Ritalin®, or Adderal®).

DMAE provides a safe and non-addictive form of therapy. It has been used for years to improve behavioral disorders in children, and results in positive effects on intelligence and grades as well. DMAE produces a mild stimulant effect, which develops slowly over a period of several weeks. There is no drug-like letdown or depression if it is discontinued.1

In 1958, Dr. Leon Oettinger, Jr., found that DMAE:2
• Accelerated mental processes
• Improved concentration
• Stopped early morning “fogginess”
• Relieved lassitude and mild depression
• Was useful in schizophrenia of long duration (with prolonged treatment)
• Decreased irritability and reduced overactivity, leading to a much better overall social adaptation and improved scholastic functioning
• Increased attention
• Did not cause drowsiness
• Improved IQ!
Furthermore, Dr. Oettinger found that DMAE had numerous advantages over the amphetamines (like Ritalin) in that there were no effects on heart rate or blood pressure and no induced “jitteriness.” Instead of causing anorexia (loss of appetite) like the amphetamines, he found that DMAE actually improved appetite in many patients and caused no interference with sleep. In fact, he found that DMAE actually reduced sleep requirements. Dr. Oettinger concluded that DMAE “was a most useful tool in the handling of the child with behavioral problems.”

Some parents have seen very good results with DMAE and omegas.