GABA+™

GABA+™ is a combination of fermented GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), L-Theanine, and two types of B6 vitamins.

Ingredients

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system. It inhibits nerve cells from receiving, processing, or transmitting chemical signals to other nerve cells, leading to a calming effect. Reduced GABA levels are associated with many mental and neurological conditions. Due to its prevalence in the brain, the GABA receptor is a significant target for drug development in the pharmaceutical industry. Elevating GABA levels also appears to help conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and insomnia.

L-Theanine acts on the central nervous system by influencing certain pathways and receptors in the brain, thereby reducing stress and anxiety. This amino acid is able to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, a protective layer that separates blood vessels from brain tissue. This allows it to regulate neurotransmitters, which are molecules that transmit signals between cells in the body. L-Theanine decreases the release of glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter that increases symptoms of anxiety.  It also increases the release of GABA and dopamine, leading to increased alpha-frequency brain waves, a pattern of brain activity associated with a state of relaxation.

Pyridoxine HCL and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate are important B6 vitamins known to significantly reduce feelings of stress, anxiety, and depression. Studies conducted at the University of Reading in Berkshire, England, found that after monitoring the effects of elevated dosages of vitamin B6 on young adults for more than a month, the participants reported less anxiety. The study also found that vitamin B6 helps improve cognitive function, mood disorders, and boost mental well-being.