GABA is a natural neurotransmitter, also noted as the "downer neurotransmitter", and is implicated in our sleep patterns.[1,2]
When supplemented, it has been reported to reduce anxiety[3] and induce slow-wave brain waves (which are the ones for sleeping).[4]
This is discussed in greater detail in the GABA for Sleep section of our blog's Best Sleep Aid Buyer's Guide - click the links (they will open in a new tab) to learn more!
References
- Gottesmann, C; GABA mechanisms and sleep.; Laboratoire de Psychophysiologie, Faculté des Sciences, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis; 2002; Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11983310
- Nguyen, Tin Quang, Chang-Lin Liang, and Gerald A. Marks. "GABAA Receptors Implicated in REM Sleep Control Express a Benzodiazepine Binding Site." Brain research 1527 (2013): 10.1016/j.brainres.2013.06.037; Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3839793/
- Abdou, A; Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration in humans.; Department of Research and Development, Pharma Foods International Co. Ltd.; Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16971751
- Yoto, A; Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed condition induced by mental tasks.; Laboratory of Nutritional Biochemistry and Global COE Program, University of Shizuoka, School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; 2012; Retrieved from https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22203366
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