Low pseudocholinesterase

[Blondiespice]

I'm a 58 year old female with low pseudocholinesterase.  I'm curious about DMAE as an oral supplement, as my company uses in a topical firming cream.  Do you think it might have any adverse effects as it says "  it's a highly bioactive nutritional precursor to acetyl-choline, a key neurotransmitter. DMAE has been found to enhance mental concentration.*"

I'd appreciate your view.

Thanks so much,

Geri

[Blondiespice]

Thanks for your clarification and apology.  That's what interesting about the internet, that we can learn from both information online and people's personal experiences.

[caregiver222]

Yes. You are one hundred percent correct, and I provided you with an incorrect evaluation of the situation. So much for the proverb "Better to keep one's mouth shut and be thought stupid, then open mouth and erase all doubt." In fairness, before submitting the reply I bounced your question off a physician friend, who gave the same answeer I did. I should have done a simple Google search. We both apologize.

[Blondiespice]

I found out that I have this lowered value of pseudocholinesterase,when I went into respiratory arrest during surgery.  It's a hereditary situation, where I don't metabolize the agents that are used to lower my breathing during surgery.  I believed I was asking for a neurolgist to comment on my question, but thanks for your information.  As a lab tech, I know what you're referring to, but there is also my situation.

[caregiver222]

There is a bit of confusion here. Pseudocholinesterase does not exist. I suspect you are referring to acetylcholineserase. These levels may be diminished when in contact with certain substances, notably insecticides. Also the nerve agents V, VX, G and Saran, which are highly unlikely to be fouind in your kitchen. You are on the wrong subway train involving yourself in "nutritional precursors". In addition certain people have different baseline values.  There are many reasons for an altered level of this substance.