GABA 500 mg 100 capsules – NOW Foods
GABA, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid (gamma-aminobutyric acid), is a so-called butyric acid that is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. A neurotransmitter is what sends signals between our nerve cells. If it is inhibitory, it means that it slows down the impulses from one nerve cell to another, leading to a calmer activity that prevents our nerve cells from being overstimulated. If you have been exposed to prolonged stress, lack of sleep or poor diet, your nervous system can become unbalanced and receive low doses of GABA.
What is GABA good for?
GABA can be a great supplement if you suffer from stress or sleep problems as it has a calming effect on the nervous system. If you exercise a lot or are often on the go, GABA is also helpful. During exercise, recovery is of great importance. If the body does not have time to recover between workouts, it does not have time to repair and rebuild muscles. Good recovery and good sleep often result in both better workouts and better performance. GABA can help you unwind in the evenings and get a better night’s sleep. Bodybuilders have long used GABA to help with recovery.
Other things GABA can help with are:
– Can reduce stress, worry and anxiety
– Can reduce muscle cramps
– Can stimulate our natural growth hormone
– Can speed up our recovery
– Can lower blood pressure
Can you get GABA from your diet?
GABA is found naturally in the body but it is also present in certain foods. You can find it in cabbage plants, root vegetables, seeds, whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, and fermented foods such as kefir, yogurt, sauerkraut or kombucha.
NOW Foods GABA are vegan capsules free from gluten, lactose, eggs, soy and corn.
Content per daily dose of 1 capsule
Vitamin B-6 2 mg
GABA 500 mg