Uses Pharma GABA™, a naturally occurring form of GABA. Naturally produced through a fermentation process that uses Lactobacillus hilgardii, the bacteria used to ferment vegetables in the traditional Korean dish kimchi. Enhances calmness and relaxation in the face of daily stress, soothes nervous tension, and reduces the negative effects of caffeine consumption, without causing drowsiness. Fast acting - effects can be felt in as little as five minutes and last four to six hours. 1Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status in the USA. Delicious chewable tablet with tropical fruit flavor. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is one of the primary inhibitory neurotransmitters in the central nervous system, balancing the excitatory effects of glutamate on neuronal activity. The inhibitory effects of GABA are generally considered to reduce anxiety, release muscle tension, and have sedative-like effects. GABA has also been shown to cause a significant increase in alpha brain waves, which are associated with a more relaxed state and improved concentration. In a clinical trial involving people with vertigo, a control group crossing a suspension bridge experienced a 35% decrease in salivary levels of secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA), a marker of stress-related decreases in immune system activity. Participants who crossed the same bridge but took GABA-Pro saw increases in secretory immunoglobulin A, suggesting a stress-reducing effect. Many medications used to treat insomnia also target GABA receptors and activity, with effects such as decreased wakefulness, shortened sleep latency, and increased slow-wave sleep. Pharma GABA is well absorbed and binds to GABA receptors in the peripheral nervous system (PNS), the branch of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) responsible for producing the "relaxation response"—the opposite of the "fight-or-flight" response. In a double-blind, crossover study, 12 young adult males taking 30 mg of Pharma GABA with meals after an overnight fast experienced significant increases in overall ANS and PNS activities, compared to placebo. This suggests that Pharma GABA may induce relaxation effects by modulating ANS activity.
Adults: Chew 1 to 2 tablets 3 times daily or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.
Medicinal Ingredients: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) 100 mg (from Pharma GABA™ 80 Complex 129 mg) Non-medicinal Ingredients: Xylitol, stearic acid, hydroxypropylcellulose, silica, natural tropical fruit flavor (banana, pomegranate, pineapple, mango, passion fruit, orange, mandarin, tangerine), citric acid, vegetable-grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).
