How does GABA work?
When we are confronted with threats, stress, and uncertainty, large amounts of the neurotransmitter glutamate are produced, which triggers feelings of unease and agitation throughout our entire body.
GABA is the adversary of glutamate and is a natural calming agent in our body. Consequently, in the case of a GABA deficiency, the body remains in a permanent state of fear and unease due to an excess of glutamate.
Calming effects of GABA sticks:
supports normal psychological function
helps with muscle relaxation
contributes to normal physiological function
promotes normal functioning of the nervous system
helps reduce tiredness and fatigue
contributes to hormonal activity regulation
Why you should opt to take our GABA supplement:
- GABA is a fast-acting formula to promote the natural relaxation of mind and body. It combines pure GABA with 5 other GABA-enhancing, relaxing nutrients.
- GABA contains a high dose of 750 mg GABA per serving. If needed, you can also use just half a stick, several times per day.
- GABA has a slightly sweet/sour taste. If required, you can also dissolve the powder directly in the mouth. This way, the nutrients are absorbed more rapidly directly by the oral mucosa.
- GABA does not contain any sweeteners or sugar.
- GABA is guaranteed free from flowing agents, colours, and flavours.
- GABA does not contain any allergens and is also suited for vegans and vegetarians.
Powerful active ingredients & why GABA works
- GABA
When threatened, stressed and insecure, our body produces large amounts of the messenger substance glutamate, which triggers the feeling of fear and restlessness.
A persistent GABA deficiency combined with an excess of glutamate can lead to many symptoms such as feelings of unease, restlessness, and stress.
GABA supplement helps balance the negative effects of glutamate as well as balance the body. It helps reduce the feelings of unease and restlessness naturally.
- Glycine
Glycine is the second most common amino acid in our body and therefore has a major impact on many metabolic functions.
Glycine helps regulate nerve impulses throughout the body by balancing electrolytes such as calcium, chlorine, and potassium. In the nervous system, glycine acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, i.e. as a messenger with an inhibitory effect. As such, it reduces the hyperactivity of nerve impulses in the brain and central nervous system.
- L-Theanine
The amino acid L-theanine is obtained from green tea. It is involved in the formation of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). As a result, it contributes to the calming effect of the GAMA supplement.
- Magnesium
Magnesium is usually only associated with leg cramps. A magnesium deficiency can also lead to restlessness, poor concentration and memory, suboptimal nervous system function, lack of energy, tiredness, and fatigue.
There is increasing evidence that chronic stress can lead to magnesium deficiency, which in turn leads to an increased susceptibility to stress. Long-term stress can drain the body's magnesium reserves and worsen the condition.
Magnesium binds to GABA receptors and activates them. Magnesium is important among other things for the relaxation of the muscles and for the balance of the nervous system.
- Manganese
Together with vitamin B6 and manganese, glutamic acid is a precursor for the formation of GABA in the brain. Therefore, a low manganese level can lead to a lack of GABA.
- Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is essential for the synthesis of many neurotransmitters, including GABA. GABA supplement contains pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P), the activated form of vitamin B6. Only in this active form can vitamin B6 be transported in the blood and work together with other vital substances.
By taking active pyridoxal-5-phosphate, it is not necessary for the body to activate the various forms of vitamin B6, such as pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine, to produce pyridoxal-5-phosphate. This means that pyridoxal-5-phosphate is immediately available and acts faster.
Problems converting from conventional Vitamin B6 can be excluded by taking activated pyridoxal-5-phosphate. This activation process can be restricted, for example, due to a lack of nutrients or enzyme defects, impaired liver function, as well as older age.
As a coenzyme, vitamin B6 is involved in around 100 enzymatic metabolic processes. Among other things, vitamin B6 plays a decisive role in protein and energy metabolism, contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system, is involved in the production of the happiness hormone serotonin, ensures the formation of the red blood pigment and helps to keep homocysteine at bay.
Does GABA have any side effects or interactions?
Those who suffer from severe mental health disorders or are taking antidepressants, psychotropic drugs, sleeping pills, sedatives or epileptic drugs, should take GABA only after consulting a doctor. GABA may, in fact, interact with medication and influence its effects.
A key benefit of supplements is that they are usually free from side effects. GABA also often has no side effects at the recommended dosage. Tiredness and side effects such as tingling under the skin, shortness of breath and an increased heartbeat can only occur with a higher dosage of more than 3000 mg or with people who react very sensitively.
However, these symptoms are harmless and resolve themselves after a short time. In this case, we recommend halving the dose and, if necessary, slowly increasing it again at a later time. But as mentioned earlier, these symptoms are mainly dose-related.
When it comes to your health, quality is most important. Therefore, our Vitality Nutritionals products undergo state-of-the-art independent laboratory analysis to verify label claims and to ensure that you get the highest quality nutrition supplements.
