Thursday, July 13, 2006

GABA: Anti-Anxiety Cure?

GABA is a potent anti-anxiety medication that can be used safely. It may be useful in helping overcome sleep and mood disorders, as well as drug dependency.

A breakthrough in mind medicine may be a hand with the study of the amino acid and brain chemical gamma butyric acid or GABA. GABA is a naturally occurring chemical found in the brain that is responsible for an upbeat mood, positive self-image, goodwill and sound sleep. A neurotransmitter, or chemical that allows brain cells or neurons to interact, GABA apparently regulates the "anti-anxiety" part of the brain. People who suffer anxiety attacks may have a chemical imbalance that includes GABA depletion.

For more, please see GABA: Anti-Anxiety Cure?

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

GABA does not cross the blood-brain barrier??

Anonymous said...

They say it don't... But I would disagree.