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mood supplements-anyone heard of gaba or similar?

random456
random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
in I wanna buy it or do it
apparently gaba has been discontinues here now? is there an equivalent, not 5tp as this is serotonin i think, also i heard that even with gaba you have to take the 'binding' agent such as valerian, if anyone knows anything about this id be really interested, but i know to most people this is like talking swahili, sorry!
Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.

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  • xueta
    xueta Posts: 480 Forumite
    GABA is a naturally occuring chemical transmitter in the brain, as is serotonin (5HT). GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter (promoting sleep, sedation) whilst serotonin is the opposite. Herbalists claim that Valerenic Acid (sold as Valerian) blocks the breakdown of GABA and so promotes sleep.
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    thanks but i knew that already, should have been more specific, is there a gaba supplement or equivalent (not serotonin ) and is there anyother 'binding' agent that isnt valerian-tried that and it deosnt work, besides i dont want to get sleepy i want an anti anxiety effect. benzodiazepines act on gaba and stop the reuptake so im wondering if theres a herbal equivalent. thanks.
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • xueta
    xueta Posts: 480 Forumite
    The production and sale of GABA (gamma amino-butyric acid) supplements was officially banned in the UK by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in 2003. It is also banned in the USA.

    The metabolic pathway of GABA within the body involves the production of another chemical that releases Growth Hormone. GABA was thus being abused by bodybuilders who believed that the higher available levels of GABA would lead to higher levels of Growth Hormone and thus lead to greater muscle mass.

    Benzodiazpines are a class of chemicals that act at specific sites on the GABA receptor. The binding site is highly specific for benzodiapines which is why no 'herbal equivalent' will ever act as effectively.
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    oh !!!!!!! thanks anyway..
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    forgot i had this thread! been reading up on this again, and heard about vitamin b6 as being the precursor to naturally occuring gaba in the brain. cant find anything on google. im currently taking 5-htp as it has £10 (yes, a tenner!!) off in holland and barretts. does anyone take this? opinions? i wish i knew of a site where i could get opinions on this stuff!
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • aurora_borealis_2
    aurora_borealis_2 Posts: 13,477 Forumite
    your wish is my command:)
    de do-do-do, de dar-dar-dar ;)
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    thaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaanks!!
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    ok so now i know abt 5htp now is there a forum on maximising gaba lol?
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
  • aurora_borealis_2
    aurora_borealis_2 Posts: 13,477 Forumite
    pumpa wrote:
    ok so now i know abt 5htp now is there a forum on maximising gaba lol?
    have a google :p:D
    de do-do-do, de dar-dar-dar ;)
  • random456
    random456 Posts: 1,654 Forumite
    i did..all day! cant find a forum or article discussing specifically what i want to know though
    Fr. Stack: While you were out, I got the keys to your car. And drove it into a big wall. And if you don't like it, tough. I've had my fun, and that's all that matters.
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