What is GABA ?
GABA, a naturally occurring non-protein amino acid, is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system of mammals. GABA is the transmitter of about 30% of CNS synapses. It plays an important role in human cerebral cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, basal ganglia and cerebellum, and plays a regulatory role in various functions of the body. When the body lack of GABA, there will be anxiety, fatigue, tired these emotions, generally long-term high pressure groups such as competitive people in the crowd, athletes, office workers, etc., are very short of GABA need to be replenished in time to get a ease mood.
Why do people take GABA?
People take GABA as a supplement to try to:
·Improve mood
·Relieve anxiety
·Improve sleep
·Help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
·Treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
They may also take GABA to try to:
1·Relieve pain or discomfort from injuries
2·Increase tolerance to exercise
3·Lower blood pressure
4·Burn fat
5·Increase the growth of lean muscle mass
What is the dosage of GABA ?
Supplemental GABA has been used in humans (for the purpose of enhancing growth hormone metabolism) in the dosage range of 3,000-5,000mg GABA. It is unsure if this is the optimal dosage.
