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GABA for Weight Loss and Other Important Benefits
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Most people who know about GABA think of it as the “chill pill."
Why?
Because gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating the nervous system, and works by calming the brain to slow down nerve signals in the central nervous system, reducing feelings of anxiety.
But GABA also plays a role in the healthy functioning of the body’s immune and endocrine systems, as well as in the regulation of appetite and metabolism. There’s also emerging research about GABA’s role in gut health and gastrointestinal function, where it may work to support motility, control inflammation and support immune system function, and help regulate hormone activity.
Low GABA activity in the body can result in:
- Anxiety
- Chronic stress
- Depression
- Difficulty concentrating and memory problems
- Muscle pain and headaches
- Insomnia and other sleep problems
GABA for Weight Management
Teri Cochrane, an integrative practitioner who is also one of our guest bloggers, uses GABA in her practice as an aid for weight management. GABA is critically important for glucose metabolism. By managing our blood sugar, we can promote the healthy performance of insulin, the fat-storage hormone. Because of its support of glucose metabolism, GABA is actually considered to have anti-obesity effects, making it a useful tool in your fat-loss arsenal.
GABA also helps with the production of human growth hormone, linked to an increase in lean muscle mass. One study found that “taking a GABA supplement led to a 400% increase in HGH [human growth hormone] at rest and a 200% increase following exercise, and that GABA may also increase HGH levels by improving your sleep, since your nighttime growth hormone release is linked to sleep quality and depth."
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GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a naturally occurring amino acid and one of the primary inhibitory neurotransmitters in the brain. GABA serves as an important calming agent and is beneficial during times of stress and anxiety. Because stressful conditions can cause GABA levels to drop, supplementation can provide many benefits. Our Chewable GABA provides 200 mg of patented PharmaGABA®. Studies show that PharmaGABA® reduces perceived stress, improves feelings of calmness, and enhances mental clarity and focus.
Suggested Use: Adults chew 1 tablet per day, or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Other Benefits of GABA
Sleep
GABA enables the body and mind to relax and fall asleep, and to sleep soundly throughout the night. Low GABA activity is linked to insomnia and disrupted sleep. In one study, GABA levels in people with insomnia were almost 30% lower than in people without insomnia.
Stress and anxiety
As a natural chemical the body produces, GABA’s primary role is to diminish the activity of neurons in the brain and central nervous system, which puts the body in a greater state of relaxation and alleviates stress and anxiety. Supplemental GABA may benefit sleep by aiding relaxation and providing relief from anxiety and stress.
Blood pressure
GABA supplements are sometimes used by people as a natural way to lower blood pressure. There is evidence indicating that GABA may work to reduce high blood pressure.
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