GABA is a primary component for brain metabolism and regulating muscle tone. There has been some research that show that there is a connection between the neurotransmitter GABA and HGH (human growth hormone). These studies show that there appears to be an increase in HGH in individuals that have been stimulated by GABA. Studies have shown slight increases in HGH when GABA is … [Read more...] about Can GABA Increase HGH Levels for Bodybuilding?
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Taking GABA for Sleep: Has Insomnia Met its Match?
As mentioned before, GABA in the brain serves to inhibit another chemical which causes the brain to feel stimulated. As such, GABA and sleep are related because when there is a deficiency of GABA, the body will remain in an overexcited state. GABA regulates the amount of glutamate that is released in the brain, which reduces brain activity and soothes the mind. Similar to … [Read more...] about Taking GABA for Sleep: Has Insomnia Met its Match?