PharmaGABA-100 60 Vegetarian Capsules

PharmaGABA-100 by Thorne Research is a naturally sourced gamma-aminobutyric acid that its non-habit forming and non-drowsy. In this supplement, Thorne has brought you the only natural-source GABA so as to promote a calm, relaxed and focused state of mind.

What is GABA?

GABA (also known as gama-aminobutryic acid) is an amino acid, but unlike other amino acids, it does not help the body build proteins. GABA’s role is to help nerve impulses communicate, so basically, GABA helps transmit nerve signals.

GABA is one of the major neurotransmitters that is widely distributed throughout the nervous system. The role of GABA is to balance the irritability, sleeplessness, spasmodic movements and restlessness that come along with the stresses and excitement of everyday life. GABA works by acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter, acting like a break in times when stress seems to be running away and getting the better of us. GABAs relaxing properties are also helpful for promoting relaxation and enhancing sleep.

Because it is essential to have an adequate balance, many believe that low GABA levels and decreased GABA function can have an adverse impact on your overall neurological health.

How Can GABA Supplementation Help?

Since GABA is such a great supporter of the nervous system and natural hormone production, it is helpful in supporting relaxation, a more restful sleep and stable mood. Some believe that GABA can also support healthy fat loss. It is not a stimulant like other weight loss products. It acts by supporting the production of hormones that can help the body build lean muscle mass.

Where Does Thorne Research Get its GABA?

Thorne Research only uses the natural form of GABA for its PharmaGABA-100. This form is made as a result of a fermentation produces that uses Lactobacillus hilgardii (the same bacteria used to ferment many vegetables, including the popular Korean cabbage dish known as kimchi).

Benefits of GABA Supplementation

Clinical studies have shown that this natural source of GABA increase the brain’s ability to produce alpha waves, which can create a profound sense of physical relaxation while maintaining mental focus and acuity. Although it increases alpha waves, it decreases the stress-related beta waves, which cause the body’s natural response to stress. As you can imagine, if your brain is producing excessive beta waves, but not enough alpha waves, you will not be as well equipped to handle stressful situations.

But GABA supplementation can do more than just affect changes in the brain waves. In studies, natural PharmaGABA has been shown to produce relaxation as shown by reduction in pupil diameter and heart rate along with two natural markers of stress: chromogranin A and cortisol. Although, these effects are enticing, a double-blind trial has shown that they cannot be seen with synthetic version of GABA. You can only see the positive effects from GABA supplementation while taking the natural form of GABA, such as that found in Thorne Research’s PharmaGABA.