Two new trials show a special supplemental form of the brain chemical GABA is able to enhance memory and higher brain functions. In fact, it is the first natural compound to boost logic and more. First, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that we make in our brain to regulate mood, and mental function. Outside factors such as stress or a poor diet may cause a person to produce lower levels of GABA. PharmaGABA®, one of my favorites, is a naturally manufactured form of GABA introduced to the marketplace almost twenty years ago. It is produced with the help of a probiotic bacteria (Lactobacillus hilgardii K-3) used to ferment vegetables in the preparation of the traditional Korean dish known as kimchi. While studies with synthetic GABA indicate it has little, if any benefit, PharmaGABA® has demonstrated significant anti-stress effects in controlled human trials. PharmaGABA® acts as a natural anti-stress agent helping to promote a sense of calm as well as boost mood and mental focus. Research from major universities in Japan has shown that PharmaGABA® increases the production of alpha brain waves (a state often achieved by meditation and characterized by being relaxed with greater mental focus and mental alertness) as well as reducing the beta brain waves that are associated with nervousness, scattered thoughts, and hyperactivity. PharmaGABA® has also shown an ability to reduce biological markers of stress such as cortisol; enhance feelings of focus and calmness; offset stress-induced immune suppression; and improve sleep quality. Now there is evidence that PharmaGABA® also improves memory and mental capacity.
The two new double-blind clinical studies used doses of 100 and 200 mg of GABA daily given to two separate groups of 60 healthy adult subjects aged over 40. The first study showed that 12 weeks of GABA supplementation at 100 mg per day led to significantly better tests scores for memory and cognitive functions. And in the second study, when the dose was increased to 200 mg per day the test subjects experienced an even greater boost in memory and cognitive function with the added benefits of improving reasoning and sustained attention. GABA is the first ingredient shown to improve logical thinking. Previous studies in children showed PharmaGABA® taken before a math test led to higher scores. In the latest study, 200 mg per day of PharmaGABA improved the ability to reason and understand visual or abstract information being presented to them. Bottom line is that PharmaGABA® makes us more relaxed and function smarter! Contrast that to drugs like Valium or Xanax and you can see the potential benefits. PharmaGABA® is non-addictive, safe and without side effect.
Daytime use is non-drowsy yet is able to improve sleep quality. It reduces the time required to go to sleep, decreases nighttime awakenings and increases the time spent in the deeper levels of sleep without increasing total sleep time.
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