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Edited Panic Disorder and GABA: References 14 years ago
  1. Inoue K, Shirai T, Ochiai H, et al. Blood-pressure-lowering effect of a novel fermented milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mild hypertensives. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003;57:490-495.
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Edited Panic Disorder and GABA: Research Evidence on GABA 14 years ago

However, there are no studies supporting the use of GABA supplements for anxiety. In fact, it appears that, when taken orally, GABA cannot pass the blood-brain barrier, and therefore does not even enter the brain.60

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Edited Panic Disorder and GABA: Overview 14 years ago

The substance gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical used by the human nervous system to send messages and modulate its own function. GABA acts in an inhibitory manner, tending to cause nerves to “calm down.”

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Edited Panic Disorder and GABA: Effect of GABA on Panic Disorder 14 years ago

GABA is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that is used within the brain to reduce the activity of certain nerve systems, including those related to anxiety typical of panic disorder. For this reason, GABA supplements are sometimes recommended for treatment of anxiety-related conditions.

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Edited Generalized Anxiety Disorder and GABA: Effect of GABA on Generalized Anxiety Disorder 14 years ago

The substance GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that is used within the brain to reduce the activity of certain nerve systems, including those related to anxiety. For this reason, GABA supplements are sometimes recommended for treatment of anxiety-related conditions.

... (more)
Edited Generalized Anxiety Disorder and GABA: Overview 14 years ago

The substance gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter, a chemical used by the human nervous system to send messages and modulate its own function. GABA acts in an inhibitory manner, tending to cause nerves to “calm down.”

... (more)
Edited Generalized Anxiety Disorder and GABA: References 14 years ago
  1. Inoue K, Shirai T, Ochiai H, et al. Blood-pressure-lowering effect of a novel fermented milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mild hypertensives. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2003;57:490-495.
... (more)
Edited Generalized Anxiety Disorder and GABA: Research Evidence on GABA 14 years ago

However, there are no studies supporting the use of GABA supplements for anxiety. In fact, it appears that, when taken orally, GABA cannot pass the blood-brain barrier, and therefore does not even enter the brain.60

... (more)
Edited Generalized Anxiety Disorder and GABA: Effect of GABA on Generalized Anxiety Disorder 14 years ago

GABA is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter that is used within the brain to reduce the activity of certain nerve systems, including those related to anxiety. For this reason, GABA supplements are sometimes recommended for treatment of anxiety-related conditions.

... (more)

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