GABA Powder Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid powder 1oz bag

Gaba also known as Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is actually an amino acid. It is produced within the brain from another amino acid glutamate and vitamin B6. It is also the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the body. This is important because it allows for the balancing out of other chemicals which may cause over excitability .

Benefits of GABA:

Since GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter it helps balance all of these chemical substances and maintain normal moods . One of the primary benefits of GABA supplementation is a healthy balancing of excitability within the brain. This leads more level and predictable moods. It is also very helpful with reducing stress levels.

This supplement is also responsible for a number of other functions. 

 Thought to to be directly responsible for the regulation of muscle tone throughout the body .

believed to help support the production of other hormones which are needed to build muscle . 

Regulates the growth of embryonic and neural stem cells .

Dosage and use:

The recommended daily GABA dose is between 500 mg and 1 grams. Doses over 3 grams can cause side effects such as tingling and flushing, nausea, and shortness of breath. Doses may be split into evenly divided administrations. Generally, users start low and stick with taking the smallest effective dose .