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Notme813
Notme813
What are your thoughts on GABA for insomnia?
deleted_user
deleted_user
what is GABA? Sorry Im new
deleted_user
deleted_user
You shouldn't do GABA for insomnia because GABA cannot pass the blood/brain barrier. Well, you could if you have a hard time staying calm.

But anyway, it's better to do L-Glutamine+vitamin b6... Your body uses those ingredients to create GABA in the brain. Thats where you need it most (if you are low on GABA in your brain).
Notme813
Notme813
I'm glad that there is a forum to post these kind of questions. I'm new to this field as well and I welcome all response. GABA is "Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid" it calming effect on the nervous system. I found that when I was falling asleep a sensation would flow through my body and I would wake up from it. After a couple more of them I couldn't fall asleep so I tried GABA. It relaxed me but I probably took it too late and I woke up early. I was still reeling sleepiness. So most of the day I was out of it. But I'll give Galvatron suggestion a go. Before any consideration. It shouldn't be combined with pharmaceutical psychiatirc medications unless you ask the doctor.
deleted_user
deleted_user
you are right. you shouldn't mix supplements with prescription meds without checking with your doctor.

I found this web page for you that explains it better than I can.
http://www.neurogenesis.com/Amino-Acids/glutamine.php

-From an experienced L-glumatin user