General Discussion
It has only been a couple weeks into winter and I’m already so grateful for my workouts regime of steam sauna and the ingredients in B+Live that boost my metabolism and my mental wellbeing with GABA. - Jessica Siewert, CCHWII | Founder Bohemia Wellness and Bespoke Remedies
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter that reduces neuronal excitability and controls the speed of information transmission in the nervous system. It's the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, and is known for its calming effect.
GABA
Function
Inhibits neuronal firing, maintains respiratory rate, and integrates excitatory proprioceptive signals
Effects
Produces a calming effect, and is thought to play a major role in controlling anxiety, stress, and fear
Associated conditions. Research has shown that decreased GABA levels are associated with neurological and mental health conditions, such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease, anxiety, depression, and stress.
Potential uses
Increasing GABA levels may help treat high blood pressure, diabetes, insomnia, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Sources
Some fermented foods, such as kimchi, fermented fish, tempeh, fermented buffalo milk, fermented cassava, fermented durian, Zlatar cheese, sourdough, mulberry beer, sake, and yogurt-sake
GABA's chemical formula is C4H9NO