GABA: helps Balance Brain Function & Mood

GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is the brain’s natural calming neurotransmitter. It helps in regulating brain activity and function.

GABA induces feelings of calm, regulates anxiety, reduces stress, increases focus and balances mood. A key neurotransmitter, GABA is required for optimal brain function.

Adequate gaba levels are associated with improved mood and decreased anxiety.

GABA deficiency symptoms may include:

• Irritability, Anxiety, panic attack
• Depression
• Sleep disorder
• Muscle tension
• Chronic pain
• Difficulty concentrating
• Butterflies in the stomach
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Wired but Tired
• Lower sex drive
• Heart palpitations

What the Experts Say:

“GABA helps you to feel calm and maintain control and focus.”  –”Revitalize Your Hormones: Dr. Dale’s 7 Steps to a Happier, Healthier, and Sexier You “ – by Theresa Dale Ph.D, N.D.

“Low GABA levels have been found in patients with depression”  –”Psychiatric Issues in Epilepsy: A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment” – edited by Alan B. Ettinger, Andres

“is essential for proper central nervous system functioning”  –”Movement Disorders: Genetics and Models” – edited by Mark S. LeDoux

“GABA is part of the brain system that allows us to fine-tune our moods, thoughts, and actions with an incredible level of detail.”  –Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. “Critical brain chemical shown to play role in severe depression.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 6 March 2010.

“GABA, can improve the clarity of thought and increase mental alertness”  –”Healthy Living Made Easy: The Only Things You Need to Know about Diet …”

“Low GABA states are associated with depression and anxiety disorders”  –“Clinical Manual of Prevention in Mental Health” – edited by Michael T. Compton

“GABA is essential to normal brain function”  –”Quantum Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostics of Human Brain Disorders” – by Madan M Kaila, Rakhi Kaila

“The GABA neurotransmitter and its receptors are critical to how humans think and act,”  –Source: Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. “Critical brain chemical shown to play role in severe depression.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 6 March 2010.

“GABA, which is needed to sustain proper brain function and mental activity.”  –”Prescription for Nutritional Healing” – by Phyllis A. Balch

“Too little GABA is associated with anxiety and anxiety disorders”  –”Psychiatry for Neurologists” – by Dilip V. Jeste, Joseph H. Friedman

“GABA concentration is reduced in children with ADHD compared with typically developing control subjects.”  –Source: PMID: 22752239

“GABA is required for proper neuronal function”  –”Textbook of Medical Biochemistry” – by S. Ramakrishnan

“evidence suggests that deficits in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) functioning are implicated in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder (MDD).”  — Source PMID: 20946914

“evidence suggest that dysfunction of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) systems is associated with major depression.”  –Source; PMID: 10565505

“Research suggests that major depression is associated with decreased GABA activity.”  –”Encyclopedia of Depression “ – by Linda Wasmer Andrews

“It is essential for brain metabolism, aiding in proper brain function”  –”Prescription for Nutritional Healing” – by Phyllis A. Balch

“GABA is required for normal brain function.”  –Physiological reviews, Volume 48, Issues 2-4 1968

“GABA plays an important regulatory role in the development of the nervous system”

–”GABA in Autism and Related Disorders”  – edited by Dirk M. Dhossche

“People with depression tend to have lower levels of GABA in their blood and cerebrospinal fluid than those without depression.”  –”Encyclopedia of Depression “ – by Linda Wasmer Andrews

“Low GABA levels can stimulate binge-eating.”  –”Brain Change Therapy: Clinical Interventions for Self-Transformation” – by Carol Kershaw, J. William Wade

“…GABA levels were significantly reduced in patients with depressive illness.”  –”Pregnancy Blues: What Every Woman Needs to Know AboutDepression During …” – by Shaila Kulkarni Misri

”Dysfunction of GABAergic neurotransmission has been implicated in many neurologic and psychological diseases”  –”Quantum Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnostics of Human Brain Disorders” – by Madan M Kaila, Rakhi Kaila

“When the GABA supply is deficient, your brain suffers and your body is flooded with uncomfortable, life disrupting symptoms”  –”Change Your Food, Change Your Mood: A Nutrition-Based Approach to Reducing …” – by Janet Maccaro