The Effects Of GABA | Vitamins & Supplements
Posted By gluhring on September 19, 2009
GABA – Supplement Effects – Side Effects
GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acidm, is the most important natural neurotransmitter found in the brain. Discovered in 1950, GABA was researched and tested before it ultimately gained the reputation as a chemical that could induce relaxation, analgesia, and sleep. Studies have been conducted, 
two specifically, regarding the use of GABA and its effect on relaxation and immunity to stress.
The first study was conducted with 13 participants. The study set out to look at the relationship between GABA intake and brain wave activity. The results showed that the GABA had greatly increased brain alpha wave activity within 60 minutes of being orally administered (it had also, in turn, decreased beta waves). These results indicated that GABA not only increased the propensity for relaxation, but, also decreased overall anxiety levels within the experiment’s participants.
The second study looked at participants whom were placed in a “stressed out” mental state. This was done by asking them to cross a swaying bridge. The volunteers were divided into two groups; a placebo group and a group who was administered GABA treatments. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels in the saliva were tested throughout the experiment (lgA inhibits relaxation). In the end, it was determined that lgA levels were significantly higher in the group that had received GABA, when compared to the placebo group. The conclusion indicated once again, that GABA could be used as a natural relaxant within 60 minutes of oral consumption.
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