When we become overwhelmed with stress the
brain typically responds by producing more of the amino acid
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). GABA increases production of
alpha brain waves (associated with a relaxed, yet alert state)
and decreases beta brain waves (associated with nervousness
and hyperactivity).1
However, many people with sleep, mood, and other brain
problems do not manufacture sufficient levels of GABA and
supplementation may be helpful. GABA is natural and
nonaddictive. Natural Factors GABA is made with PharmaGABA™, a
100% natural form proven to cross the blood/brain barrier. In
addition, PharmaGABA™ is the only form of GABA that has
achieved generally recognized as safe status (GRAS) in the
United States.
GABA is a natural
calming agent in the brain. In fact, it is one of the brain's
most important regulators of proper function and
neurotransmitters.
Since GABA does not
cross the blood-brain barrier very well, virtually all of the
GABA found in the brain is manufactured there. This implies
that supplemental GABA would not increase levels of GABA in
the brain. That appears to be the case with synthetic GABA,
but not with PharmaGABA™ which is naturally manufactured from
Lactobacillus hilgardii - the bacteria used to ferment
vegetables in the preparation of the traditional Korean dish
known as kimchi.
Unlike synthetic GABA,
PharmaGABA™ appears to cross the blood brain barrier to
produce relaxation. Like L-theanine, PharmaGABA™ in creases
brain alpha waves and lowers beta-waves. However, it is more
powerful in this action compared to L-theanine, hence, its
effects are a bit more noticeable.
PharmaGABA™ is without
any known adverse drug interactions.
