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Posted by clairey on December 18, 2003, at 6:43:47
Are there any effective supplements that increase GABA out there? that work and cross the brain barrier?
Also if i take an amino acid with food (not protein) like a pbit of toast will it still work?
thanks alot
claire
Posted by btnd on December 18, 2003, at 7:41:11
In reply to SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know?, posted by clairey on December 18, 2003, at 6:43:47
Picamilon, L-Theanine
Posted by NoMotic on December 18, 2003, at 14:51:46
In reply to Re: SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know? » clairey, posted by btnd on December 18, 2003, at 7:41:11
St. John's Wort has GABA uptake inhibition properties, therefore increasing GABA in the synapse. St. John's has a broad spectrum inhibition that also includes glutamune, so who knows if they cancel each other out in some way. St. John's is supposed to have sedating and anti-anxiety effects, therefore maybe the GABA effect is a major player.
Valerian also has GABA uptake inhibiting, GABA releasing, and a third GABA altering function that I can't remember.
I've read that passion flower's active consituents might bind to benzodiazepine receptors on the GABA terminal.
Posted by clairey on December 19, 2003, at 11:36:21
In reply to Re: SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know? » clairey, posted by btnd on December 18, 2003, at 7:41:11
> Picamilon, L-Theanine
i have those 2 at home actually. Can you take picamion with food and is it still as effective with a light meal? as i seem to get light headed when i take it on an empty stomach!
thanks
Posted by Viridis on December 20, 2003, at 3:19:33
In reply to Re: SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know? » clairey, posted by btnd on December 18, 2003, at 7:41:11
I've also found that both of these supplements (Picamilon and L-theanine) have relaxing effects, and assume this is a result of their effects on GABA receptors. I find them pretty mild but they do help.
I particularly like L-theanine (100-200 mg), and there's some evidence that it also boosts the immune system.
Posted by clairey on December 20, 2003, at 4:08:06
In reply to Re: SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know? » btnd, posted by Viridis on December 20, 2003, at 3:19:33
> I've also found that both of these supplements (Picamilon and L-theanine) have relaxing effects, and assume this is a result of their effects on GABA receptors. I find them pretty mild but they do help.
>
> I particularly like L-theanine (100-200 mg), and there's some evidence that it also boosts the immune system.I FIND THEM MILD TOO, PICAMILON GIVES ME A HEADACHE IF I TAKE IT WITHOUT FOOD! ARE YOU ACTUALLY ALOUD TO TAKE AMINO ACIDS WITH A BIT OF FOOD? NOT PROTEIN OF COURSE.
Posted by linkadge on December 21, 2003, at 9:29:25
In reply to Re: SUPPLEMENTS THAT INCREASE GABA?? anyone know? » Viridis, posted by clairey on December 20, 2003, at 4:08:06
Chew on the contents of a green tea bag for 30 minautes. Tastes discusting but it really gives you a gaba boost. Also increases norepinephrine. Who knows if they cancel eachother out.
Linkadge
Posted by clairey on December 21, 2003, at 10:37:35
In reply to Green Tea, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2003, at 9:29:25
> Chew on the contents of a green tea bag for 30 minautes. Tastes discusting but it really gives you a gaba boost. Also increases norepinephrine. Who knows if they cancel eachother out.
>
> LinkadgeYucky! have you tried that before then?
I drink green tea with passionflower and chamomile in it! smells like bubble gum. Tetley make it
Posted by linkadge on December 23, 2003, at 9:03:31
In reply to Re: Green Tea » linkadge, posted by clairey on December 21, 2003, at 10:37:35
Yes, I do that all the time. It is many times more potent than just drinkinkg the tea. Give it a try at least once. It is very calming and paradoxically very alerting at the same time.
Linkadge
Posted by Franz on January 4, 2004, at 14:09:54
In reply to Green Tea, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2003, at 9:29:25
why is chewing different to making tea?
any idea?sometimes green tea is hard on my stomach.
I wil try your method
Posted by clairey on January 4, 2004, at 14:15:20
In reply to chew Re: Green Tea » linkadge, posted by Franz on January 4, 2004, at 14:09:54
> why is chewing different to making tea?
> any idea?
>
> sometimes green tea is hard on my stomach.
>
> I wil try your methodI have a stomach disorder and i drink green tea with no probs!
so anyone can if i find it ok!!Tetley do one at the moment with green tea, passiflora and chamomile! tastes yum!!
Posted by Jaynee on January 4, 2004, at 15:12:16
In reply to Re: chew Re: Green Tea » Franz, posted by clairey on January 4, 2004, at 14:15:20
I am off to buy some Tetley tea, sounds really good.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted by psychlover on January 5, 2004, at 1:05:18
In reply to Re: chew Re: Green Tea » Franz, posted by clairey on January 4, 2004, at 14:15:20
Yeah, that does sound good! I'm gonna get me some of that Tetley stuff too -- if it's decaf and if I remember ;-)
Posted by clairey on January 5, 2004, at 4:43:30
In reply to Re: chew Re: Green Tea, posted by Jaynee on January 4, 2004, at 15:12:16
> I am off to buy some Tetley tea, sounds really good.
>
> Thanks for the suggestion.no probs! hope you find it!!
i live in the UK and bought it in waitrose! but i bet you live in the US!
Its in a blue box! they have bought 3 out, 1 for energy and cant remember what the other one was for.
its got tetley eveil des sens on it, whatever that means.
Posted by Ron Hill on January 5, 2004, at 12:06:56
In reply to Green Tea, posted by linkadge on December 21, 2003, at 9:29:25
Hi Linkadge,
> Chew on the contents of a green tea bag for 30 minautes. Tastes discusting but it really gives you a gaba boost. Also increases norepinephrine. Who knows if they cancel eachother out.
Do you remove the green tea from the tea bag or do you chew it while it is still in the bag?
-- Ron
Posted by clairey on January 6, 2004, at 2:50:10
In reply to Re: Green Tea » linkadge, posted by Ron Hill on January 5, 2004, at 12:06:56
> Hi Linkadge,
>
> > Chew on the contents of a green tea bag for 30 minautes. Tastes discusting but it really gives you a gaba boost. Also increases norepinephrine. Who knows if they cancel eachother out.
>
> Do you remove the green tea from the tea bag or do you chew it while it is still in the bag?
>
> -- Ron
>
> I really dont think that will make a deifference
>
Posted by Wolf Dreamer on January 6, 2004, at 17:50:16
In reply to Re: Green Tea » Ron Hill, posted by clairey on January 6, 2004, at 2:50:10
Will it make me sleepy?
Posted by clairey on January 7, 2004, at 2:51:18
In reply to will Green Tea or other gaba things make me sleepy, posted by Wolf Dreamer on January 6, 2004, at 17:50:16
> Will it make me sleepy?
>
>
green tea wont.
Gaba doesnt either, u need to combine gaba with things like inositol for it to work and then you will feel tranquil! dinno about tired though, doubt it
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