GABA+™

This product is a combination of fermented GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), L-Theanine and two types of vitamins B6.  The following is a brief description of each ingredient:

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. Elevating GABA levels may help conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and insomnia. Due to its prevalence in the brain, the GABA receptor is a significant target for drug development in the pharmaceutical industry.

L-Theanine acts on the central nervous system by influencing certain pathways and receptors in the brain, thereby reducing symptoms of stress and anxiety. This amino acid has the ability to penetrate the blood-brain barrier, the protective layer separating blood vessels from brain tissue, allowing it to regulate neurotransmitters—molecules that transmit signals between cells in the body. L-Theanine decreases the release of glutamate, an excitatory neurotransmitter that increases symptoms of anxiety.  L-Theanine also increases the release of GABA and dopamine leading to the increase of 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 performed 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 anxiousness. The study also found that vitamin B6 helps improve cognitive function, mood disorders, and boost mental well-being.