Last Updated on May 2, 2024
Do you deal with anxiety? Do you feel stressed or overwhelmed often? Do you feel on edge or wired more than peaceful, calm, and relaxed? Do you feel like you can’t turn off your mind, having racing thoughts, or trouble sleeping?
If so, GABA supplements will help. A lot.
I know a lot of my clients struggle with stress and anxiety and it makes them miserable.
Anxiety and stress activates the nervous system, which then releases cortisol and adrenaline. Both are catabolic hormones that break the body down. When there’s too much cortisol and adrenaline in the body it can cause anxiety, fatigue and mood swings, gut health issues, hormone imbalances, and other issues associated with metabolic dysfunction.
One of the BEST most effective ways to calm the mind and body is with GABA supplements…
WHAT IS GABA?
GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in the central nervous system. Its primary function is to inhibit or reduce the activity of nerve cells, helping to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Think of GABA as Nature’s Xanax. But unlike Xanax, GABA supplements aren’t habit forming and don’t really have any adverse side effects, other than feeling calm and more relaxed.
I recommend GABA to anyone that’s stressed, overwhelmed, dealing with mood or sleep disorders.
If you have ‘racy brain’, anxiety, and feel like you can’t relax or turn your head off…
Or if you feel anxiety, stress, overwhelmed, or on edge.
Or if you’re having a tough time sleeping, I recommend GABA supplements.
I recommend GABA to my clients that have tough time sleeping over and above melatonin. GABA safely calms the mind and body without any side effects making it easier to relax and fall asleep.
Melatonin is a hormone and can affect other hormones, so I don’t like to supplement with melatonin without functional hormone labs that includes melatonin levels.
I know a lot of people default to melatonin for sleep purposes, but that can impact hormones in a negative way and melatonin imbalances aren’t always the root cause of sleeping issues.
GABA SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS
Here’s a breakdown of what GABA supplements can do for you and the different benefits one can experience. Remember, individual results can very but in general these are the main benefits that most people experience when supplementing with GABA:
- Calming Effects: GABA is known for its calming effects on the brain. It can help reduce feelings of anxiety, stress, and nervousness by inhibiting overactive neural activity. This makes it beneficial for promoting relaxation and improving overall mood.
- Improved Sleep: GABA has been linked to improved sleep quality. By calming the mind and reducing racing thoughts, GABA supplements may help individuals fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper, more restful sleep.
- Stress Reduction: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on both mental and physical health. GABA’s ability to promote relaxation and reduce anxiety may help individuals better cope with stressors in their daily lives.
- Mood Enhancement: GABA is involved in regulating mood, and supplementation may help alleviate symptoms of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder. By modulating neurotransmitter activity, GABA can contribute to a more stable and positive mood.
- Support for Cognitive Function: While GABA primarily acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, it also plays a role in cognitive function. Some research suggests that GABA may support memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.
- Muscle Relaxation: GABA receptors are present in muscles throughout the body. Supplementing with GABA may help promote muscle relaxation and relieve tension, making it beneficial for individuals experiencing muscle stiffness or spasms.
How to Take GABA for Anxiety & Sleep
- I recommend starting with 2, 500 mg capsules of this supplement. If you have more severe, prolonged anxiety, you may find that a 750 mg dose works, better… or you can take 3, 500 mg caps instead of 2, 750’s. Totally up to you.
- This is the 500mg GABA Supplement I recommend.
- This is the 750mg GABA Supplement I recommend.
- With your mouth open, take 2 capsules (either 500mg or 750mg) and pull them apart, being sure to pour the powdery contents under your tongue.
- Let the powder dissolve under your tongue. It doesn’t really taste like anything. After dissolving, feel free to take a drink to swallow the rest. Breaking the capsule apart and letting it dissolve makes it absorb and work faster.
- Once dissolved, it takes approximately 10-15 minutes to feel more relaxed, calm, and peaceful.
- Take GABA on an as-needed basis or before your bedtime to help with sleep.
- WARNING: Do NOT take GABA if you’re currently taking Benzos, Xanax, or other mind/mood altering medications.
- There really aren’t any side effects with GABA.
If you need help feeling more calm and relaxed GABA Supplements can definitely help! Especially, if you have anxiety. They’re great because they don’t make you a zombie like Xanax can… so they’re safe to take during the day time.
If you struggle with stress, anxiety, racing thoughts, or trouble falling asleep, I can’t recommend GABA enough!
You’ll feel it working in minutes.
I hope this helps.
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