GABA

A Producer of Natural Human Growth Hormone (HGH)

GABA is potent amino acid that promotes enhanced brain power, better sleep and weight management.

It has been shown to release Human Growth Hormone (HGH) which is believed to aid the body in losing fat and staying lean.

HGH is a steroid that helps you build and maintain muscle mass and increases energy levels and cardiac output.

Other benefits attributed to HGH are enhanced sexual performance, wrinkle and cellulite reduction, better brain function and sleep quality, improved skin elasticity, increased endurance and bone mass.

However, there are several problems with taking HGH as an antiaging supplement or treatment.

First of all, HGH taken by injection is quite expensive and many physicians worry about long term effects on health and the promotion of cancer.

While available as a supplement, it can still be expensive.

Furthermore, many experts question the value of HGH taken in that form.

Enter GABA.

How does GABA work?

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid produced in the brain. Large amounts of GABA are found in the hypothalamus, which helps regulate functions such as sleep, body temperature and the activity of the pituitary gland.

Studies show that GABA releases HGH, especially after exercise. Natural HGH carries none of the risks of either the injected or ingested form. Supplementation with GABA can be an effective way to obtain the benefits of HGH including maintaining a healthier weight.

GABA may also increase the body's sleeping cycle, producing a calmer and more restful night's sleep.

[ For some, GABA may do the opposite, producing vivd, disturbing dreams,]

Medical studies have been carried out on GABA and they seem to support the notion that oral ingestion of GABA significantly increases human growth hormone levels in the blood.

Using GABA

Since one of the major benefits of Gaba is its calming effect that aids in sleep, it should be taken just before bedtime. Doseages are normally 750 to 1000 mg.

Also HGH is released within 90 minutes of falling asleep, so if GABA is being used for fat loss that is another reason it should be taken immediately before sleep.

GABA comes in several forms: pills; powders to be mixed with water or juice; and a sublingual tablet that dissolves and enters the bloodstream quickly.

The powdered form is available, as well as sublingual tablets.

Finally you can buy it in tablet form.

This article is for informational purposes only. It does not purport to render medical advice.