GABA For Anxiety
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 27. 07. 2024
- What is GABA? How does GABA work? Can GABA help you with your anxiety? These are the questions I will be answering in this video, discussing mental health and GABA for anxiety!
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This supplement gives you the perfect dosage of GABA which will work to reduce your excitability and stress levels, treating symptoms of anxiety and helping you to relax.
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid or GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter, meaning that it promote relaxation. GABA is produced naturally in the body and it works in the brain to reduce anxiety by lowering stress and improving your mood.
Low levels of GABA can make you feel excited, nervous and even anxious, but a GABA supplement is a natural medicine that is great for treating anxiety to improve your health.
There is no set daily dosage for GABA supplementation, you can take 500mg, 5000mg or anything in between, and there are no major side effects. For more information on GABA, you can use the links below to do further research or talk to your doctor. Remember, I am not a doctor
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00:00 GABA Intro
00:23 What is GABA?
00:45 Are You Anxious?
01:03 How Does GABA Work?
01:33 GABA Research
01:52 GABA Results
02:40 GABA Doseage
02:59 Increase GABA Naturally
03:15 Free Anxiety Tips
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Do you think that naturally low levels of GABA could be causing your Anxiety? Have you ever tried taking GABA before? Leave a comment and let us know what you think about it all. Let's have a discussion right here :)
Does oral GABA cross the blood brain barrier?
@OleSnappy what kind of gaba?? Gaba supplement??
@OleSnappy itâs great that gabapentin helps you but this video is about gaba
Gaba makes you slow
What are you in pregabalin
Anxiety is the soul purpose of a lot of my problems. It almost controls a lot of my decisions.
Anxiety for 7 years.. Not normal anxiety .. extreme, with fear to go outside... and everything. I take gaba becouse i read a comment. I fell like superman, full of confidence . I don't knw if is healty but i like it . I wish i kenw about this 7 years ago. I'm going to parties, weedings,, mettings.. everything is fine AF and my confidence is boosted 2000%
What dose?
@@Apolloyvr Read carefully : 1000 mg is the recommended dose, so 500 in morning and 500 before sleep . I take only 500 in morning . I leave gaba for 7 days . I dont need it anymore. I fell like GOD . I ca go shopping, i can go with people to talk.. i can go and pay my taxes.. I can't do that before this
â@@UNINVITED66 sounds great, are you taking the gaba supplement or the actual prescription medicine?
@@lewisevander I take it from internet.. no prescription . Now i take 0 gaba becouse i feel beter and i dont need it anymore. I can sleep , i can go outside...
@@UNINVITED66 okay but u heard the prescription version is actually a lot more powerful than the supplement.
Yeah anxiety sucks bro. Iâm thankful for you reassuring me that Iâm not alone. Bless you bro
Youâre definitely not alone mate. Youâll get through it.
Yeah man . Trust me I suffered from panic and anxiety attacks for like 3 years .... Tried GABA and switched my eating habits for a while and tried to get more exercise in . I also stayed away from drugs and alcohol
@@andrewcruz7595 how are you? How about your panic and anxiety?
@@manchester8143 realistically I feel smalls pockets of anxiety but it doesn't break into a whole panic attack . It's more a small jolt and it's way more tolerable than what I was dealing with originally
GABA is a chemical messenger that promotes relaxation. Combining it with 5-HTP likely has a synergistic effect. In fact, several animal and insect studies suggest that 5-HTP improves sleep quality and that the effect is greater when combined with GABA
Is that similar to how zolpidem works?
@@sl4983 i readed on forum that 5htp works better than ssri
Took this for my trouble falling asleep. While it's effects on that were minimal at best, it helped in other areas. Typically I would get around 1 hour of REM sleep per night, this tripled my average REM sleep time. I feel much more refreshed and sharper mentally.
Hi may I ask if it would really help you to fall asleep? I have a bad insomnia and Iâm looking for a supplement that would help me to fall asleep. Iâm planning on buying these but I need to confirm first if itâs really helpful as this is expensive.
@Veronica It did not help me fall asleep but it improves sleep quality once you do.
@@kmcel190 Thank you !
what brand do you take? I need one too.
I take gaba, L theanine and lemon balm.. All 3.
My anxiety is gone. I used to be on klonopin.
Hey @CCT Crystal Clear Truth That is awesome! Thanks so much for sharing your experience. You went from taking a strong benzodiazapene drug to using much more natural treatments and it worked for you! Awesome :D Have you watched my video on L-Theanine? Check it out, and thanks so much for watching and commenting. Again, congratulations. Keep in touch :D
Did you wean your med slowly?
What is your dose and how many times a day do you take it? Thanks
Me too, also with hop.
@@myongaubertine7272 always recommended to ween off benzodiazpines withdrawal from that drug class can be very serious
Talk to a doctor? Are you kidding? Doctors sell drugs, they don't recommend things like gaba(which is working great for me and my anxiety).
Hey @Davmus1 sorry, talk to a GOOD doctor. Any doctor worth his salt should be able to determine when somebody needs serious medication and when somebody just needs a simple supplement or change in lifestyle. If you talk to a doctor and they try to force a drug on you, you don't have to take their advice, find a new doctor that suits your needs. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts legend!
@@TheTravellingScientist Any good doctor? You mean an allopathic doctor? Help ask doctors are ones that you commonly refer to and can only recommend pharmaceuticals radiation and surgery. To get real health you have to go to somebody who understands the cause and treats that. I prefer a naturopathic doctor. Medications as you put it are not promoting health, they try to suppress a symptom. That just makes it worse
@@TheTravellingScientist đ US Dr.s on medicaid? A joke!
Presenters always say this as a way of limiting their potential liability, but on the other hand it's difficult to really say if it's just purely a cynical "cover your ass" technique when presenting. I'd like to think it's win-win but then again...
My doctor says it may work but itâs not fda approved. Iâm on busbar and trying this. Take .50 klonipin a day but doesnât do a whole
lot
I use Gabba for severe anxiety with heights. Works wonders. It 95% takes it all away
If I may ask, what time of the day do you routinely take it?
@@davidcamino713 i take 1000mg in the morning when i wake up along with my protein shake. Around lunch time i 500mg. And if i feel like i need more i take some after dinnertime.
@@jaimecuate763 gotcha, thank you!
But how does it work when it doesn't cross the blood brain barrier? Placebo?
@@mcgragor1 Iâm curious too
Just to add to this discussion - I take 750mg daily before sleep, and in the morning awaken feeling refreshed with minimal anxiety during the following day. Definitely worth checking out if you're looking for a non-prescription medicine to calm your mind/help with your sleep.
What brand do you take?
I also use Gaba 750mg capsules before bed and sleep well afterwards but it does subconsciously make you feel more anxious because of the side affects in the morning such as head aches and dizziness . Taking the pills once or twice a week for 1 month can help but you should put some rests in between since it can lower my blood pressure. Make sure to talk to a specialist and do it right !
It really works. I feel calm asf
Hey @Music views awesome, I am so glad that GABA helps you with your anxiety :) Thanks so much for sharing your experience. Cheers for watching and commenting legend, keep in touch!
I have begun taking gaba a while ago at night time to help me sleep better and not be suffering from anxiety and anxious thoughts at night preventing me from sleeping properly. I really like it. It really helps me sleep better
Hey @Daph K thanks so much for sharing your experience. I am glad to hear that GABA helps to reduce your anxiety symptoms and helps you to sleep better at night, which is really important for your mental health. Cheers again, keep in touch :D
So do you see colorful dreams may be trips ever?
how many hours do u sleep with it??
and how many hours it works for ur anxiety
First and most important rule .
Understand you're body .
As in Ashwagandha could be mircaolus for some but may bring side effects for many ,why ?
You're genetics response is key .
Plus other factors as in cortosil level etc .
So ,before taking anything start with small dose .
Observe the minute changes .
Increase dosage ...observe the changes .
Observe the side affects ..
Two thinghs stop it or else just continue it's just part of process .
Simple idea do hell lot of research before blindly following anything .
Great info man.
I took a vitamin with gabba in it yesterday nightâŠ..for first time in 2 years i slept all the way through the night till my alarm went off 8 hours laterâŠ.i had a small breakfast and headed to the gym and was literally crying while on the treadmill because i felt so goodâŠ..2 years of feeling like crapâŠ.try the olly stress gummies
Itâs coming knocking at bedtime. ALWAYS! Thank you GABA đ
TIP: take 5 days Ashwaganda and 3 days gaba/L theanine. (cycle) so I can keep taking it continuously without building tolerance. So you don't have to take an off cycle. Great for my anxiety. If I need something stronger I take kratom, that works the best for me but is addictive. Kratom works better than all the meds I've taked in 20 years together. Better than Xanax and anti depressiva. Trust me.
Hey @jungle vaping thanks so much for sharing your experience. Have you watched my video on Kratom? Check it out: czcams.com/video/oLqFCL1xG0Q/video.html
Check it out and let me know what you think! Thanks legend :D
@@TheTravellingScientist just watched it. I can't react there. So, I almost agree on everything. It's addictive. People who compare kratom with caffeine and saying it's not addictive are WRONG. But I find it less addictive then benzos and other meds. What the fda says is also crap. Kratom has a lot of medical uses. In my case anxiety and depression. Also Ă natural painkiller that's a lot safer than opiods. I've ones taked it for 2 months straight and had withdrawals (5 days flue like symptoms/very emotional and less sleep) . But I was addicted to benzos and there's no comparison. The withdrawals from benzos are at least 10 times worse. Or quitting Zyprexa..thats really a hell. Now I take kratom only 2 times a week. No problems at all. đ Have a nice day.
I agree. I have not tried Kratom, donât know much about it or if itâs natural? Xanax doesnât help me much even in large doses but some of the herbs and natural adaptogens have been much more effective
What Keaton strain do you take?
KRATON BAD
I discovered gaba from alcohol. Iâve always wondered why my anxiety goes away when I drink đșđđ
Hey @Norrr great observation, it is true that alcohol stimulates GABA receptors, making you more sleepy but also reducing anxiety symptoms :) Thanks so much for watching and commenting, feel free to check out some of my other videos around similar subjects!
But it also makes you an arsehole and MORE anxious in the long term
@@Greggorious123 not everyone reacts the same. It may make you and âarse holeâ but not me.
@@Norrr3 exactly it's the opposite for me lol. People always tell me I'm way nicer when I'm drunk and just more chill when I'm drunk
@@Greggorious123 hmm , if you Lake of gaba you might be even more maniac
It's living hell at times ..... It's constant... I'll try anything I've tried everything!! Thankyou
Hey @Adam Emmett that sounds rough! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, I hope you can find something to help you deal with your anxiety. Maybe GABA could help you out? Feel free to E-mail me for a copy of my booklet "Top Tips for Living with Anxiety". Take care legend, keep in touch!
look into brainspotting, it will help
My stack is Gaba, 5htp, CBD, Valerian root, Wim hof breathing, 20 min of meditation and 20 min of cardio.... Seems to work most days... I'm not a doctor though...
@@javi8129 I just take 3-4 gaba pills per day. Works perfectly! Couldnât do anything else ever. Nothing else worked for me
@@Yowzbrrkylll I got the Nutricost pure GABA powder from Amazon.... Really good. Nothing beats a good cardio sweat though.
The first genetically enriched food (a tomato with GABA) using CRISPR has recently been approved in Japan.
Hey @Elizbeth Anne thanks so much for bringing this to my attention, that is super interesting :D I might make a video about that. Cheers for watching and commenting legend, feel free to join our community if you like the channel! bit.ly/3CaLQCM
Itâs indeed a sad state of affairs in modern life that all of us are so anxious and stressed that we have to resort to taking all these substances to make our life more bearable.
Hey @Sid N you are absolutely right, too many people are too uncomfortable in their daily lives...but if we have something to help us feel better, why not use it right? I totally agree with you though, just trying to help as best I can. Feel free to check out some of my other videos around similar subjects :) Cheers for watching and commenting legend!
My anxiety is genetically ... I don't allow life to throw me any more stress "curve balls" and when it does; I hand over to my Savior Jesus Christ!
Hi âșïž are you please able to explain the difference between gabapentin and pregabalin? I was told that I could use pregabalin for my anxiety but that gabapentin wouldnât be suitable, arenât they very similar drugs though? Much thanks âșïžâșïž
Hey Luci H great question! I am no doctor, but after some quick research on these 2 drugs it appears that they are indeed quite similar. They are both indicated for neuropathic pain and seizures, and they are both known to be somewhat effective for anxiety. It seems that Pregabalin is more successful at treating anxiety than Gabapentin, which could be why you were recommended one over the other, but there is no way of knowing how either of these drugs will work for you until you have tried them. Please note that GABA is a neurotransmitter and a supplement that you can take, as opposed to Pregabalin and Gabapentin, which are both drugs that act on the GABA-ergic system, but they do not form GABA or bind to GABA receptors...does that make sense? Basically these drugs you ask about are NOT GABA. Hope that all helps :)
Donât take. Theyâre not meant for pain. Theyâre mean for the brain. Gabapentin And Lyrica are causing long term brain fog and memory loss and itâs messed me up personally. Gained almost 40 lbs on it and I still canât get the weight off.
Wow shout out to this man for answering all comments, that's awesome. đ
Also I am wondering if GABA might help to prevent my migraine aura as I know it happens due to a sudden electrical wave passing through the brain. Perhaps using something that calms nerve activity may help, any thoughts on that?
Hey @El Guapo cheers for the shout out, I appreciate you! Sorry it took me a month to respond to this, 10K subs is a lot to keep up with! I'm trying my best though. Now, onto your question, that is a very interesting concept. So much research has gone into migraines and still almost no treatments exist, but what you suggest makes some sense. As is my usual response, give it a try :D And let us know how it works for you. I look forward to hearing from you soon legend, keep in touch :D
I took it for the very first time today for Status Migrainosus ...it has largely gone. I was amazed
GABA turned anxious Andy into Barry Gibb! đ
Hey @Dave McDonald haha Barry Gibb you reckon? I love it! Thanks for watching legend, I hope you enjoyed it and learned something interesting :D
@@TheTravellingScientist actually I just picked some up for myself
@@davemcdonald8790 How do you experience the gaba?
@@PowerRedBullTypology I didnât really notice any difference
GABA, Ashwangadha, 5 HTP, and L-Theanine⊠After my anxiety has gone thru the roof the last 6 months or so, Iâve been looking for a solutionâŠ.these are the 4 things Iâve been seeing the most in my searches. What sort of combination would you recommend, or just try 1 at a time? Thanks
Is this bad for liver and kidneys? Any long term effects from using everyday? Thanks
Thanks my brother! Just received some recently.
I've just started it today so fingers crossed it'll help me with my anxiety and adha thanks for the information
did it work?
@@lilymartinez6218 to a degree but l-theanine and 5thp are amazing and have helped me tremendously
@@brockgangell5759 Checking in to see again, is L-theanine still working?
So when I get anxiety itâs usually in the mornings when I wake up, so should I take GABA every morning? Or at night before I go to bed that way when I do wake up, I donât wake up so anxious. Also, I get heavy anxiety before I have to socialize with people, so should I also take it as needed?
Hey try contrast showers they really worked for me âïž
@@nylakhan5658 what are contrast showers?
@@jodywilson2461 Luke warm water then bit by bit cold đ„¶
I have a question because my phone speaker is bad itâs hard to hear but I heard it helps if you have a Deficiency in natural gaba. But if youâre not naturally low in gaba dose it still help anxiety?? Any info would be helpful
I love your videosđ„° they help me so much
Hey @Michele Peralta cheers I really appreciate that! Glad you enjoy my videos and I hope they help you in some way :D Please keep watching and commenting every Science Sunday, it really helps me out! Cheers legend
I have tried gaba supplement
The shake is still there but the fighting spirit is beyond.
Hey @shari gail I'm sorry to hear that, thanks for sharing your experience. Maybe check out some of my other videos around anxiety, or consider subscribing to our community for regular health advice and updates: bit.ly/3CaLQCM
I use gaba and it worked well at first. I suffer with chronic insomnia and it did help it however after a month of taking it itâs no longer seeming to be as effective but as an anti anxiety again I felt it very pronounced from the time I started and can still feel it working when I take it now I guess you build a tolerance to anything you supplement to some degree. perhaps cycling on and off it would be the way forward, also I once or twice felt it caused what felt like asthma but wasnât, shallow or difficulty breathing is a side effect that can be caused by it and I had this myself a couple of times.
Hey @Kris Mallion I'm glad that GABA worked for you, although I'm sorry that you built up a tolerance to it. I would suggest taking a higher dosage but not if it's causing difficulty breathing, thank you for pointing out this potential side effect. Good luck with everything, maybe check out my other videos on sleep and insomnia. Take care legend!
I had those same difficulty breathing. Felt like I was having a heart attack. I stopped taking it.
Try finding one that doesn't have a bunch of fillers and pointless additives.
Has anyone tried increasing GABA 'naturally' instead of taking it directly? I'm about to buy some lemon balm which apparently does this.
@@mariwillalwaysgivethanks sounds like it had some unnecessary ingredients added to it. Consider getting a high quality brand that is pure and vegetable based and made without gluten, corn, soy, dairy or caffeine.
Thx going to order the Gaba that you recommend less than 10$ on Amazon worth a try.
And I love yr hair!!!
Hey @shari ward that is awesome news! I answered your other questions before, I hope it helps you in some way. Cheers for watching legend, I appreciate your compliment too! I actually made a few videos about my hair too, maybe check those out...just for fun :D Thanks again!
They are actually finding a link to sensory overloads and GABA there might be hope for us with sensory issues
I saw that it could cause slow breathing which I fear would make me panic. Also, what is the recommended starting dose?
Hey @Dima Shahbari thanks so much for watching. Slow breathing is definitely something to panic about, but I think it is unlikely for GABA to cause this. The dosage does vary, I would recommend starting with a smaller dose like 500mg. If that works for you, great! If not, try bumping up to 1000mg or even 2000mg. Feel free to ask your doctor for more information :D Good luck my friend!
will it be fine if i use it for a week and then skip 3 days and then for a week... and then 3 days skip.. will it still devolope tolerence ???
I need something for white coat and general social anxiety. I tried propranolol and it didn't help lower my bp at dr visit . My normal bp is 100/60 when I go to the dr 154/86 so was hoping this would help if I take it and get in my system on a continous basis.
Will it show on a drug test ?
Hey @shari ward great questions, I actually made a video about checking your own blood pressure at home, why don't you check it out: czcams.com/video/YG2JPBQDsTE/video.html As for GABA, it should help you to relax and reduce your blood pressure and white coat syndrome symptoms, and it is a natural chemical in your body so it shouldn't show up on any drug tests. Thanks for watching and commenting legend, good luck with it all, feel free to check out some of my other videos around anxiety :D
Also wich supliment you use?
I was told it could affect height growth in a positive way, is that true or not at all?
Hey @Javi Jimenez great question. GABA can promote Human Growth Hormone production, and Human Growth Hormone can increase your height ONLY if you are younger than 20 years old. Most people stop growing in height at an age of around 18-20, and if you are younger than 20, I would NOT recommend taking GABA in an attempt to grow taller, it is not the purpose of this supplement. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend, keep an eye out for more epic videos every Science Sunday :D
Hey! What do you think of Olly Stress gummies? They have gaba and l theanine
Anxiety is ruining my life
Hey @Edwin Ras that sucks dude, but I'm glad you found The Travelling Scientist, my CZcams channel. I have made many videos around this subject, check them out, hopefully you can find some options to help you live smarter, happier and healthier :D Cheers for watching and commenting legend!
Hi there i have found that "the mood cure" available on amazon kindle or paper has helped me understand about the amazing benefits of amino acids in helping combat this problem. Also i am fortunate to have found a meditation method through my spiritual master i find that just listening to him soothes me so much here's a link to him talking at Berkeley way back he is so charged with loving power have a look if you like czcams.com/video/4M4oDDIQtLQ/video.html ps feel free to let me know if this info helped as i would feel relieved to know your in a better place. cheers
@@peterjoyce4223 thank you so much, I will definitely look into it and let you know â€ïž
@@peterjoyce4223 thank you so much Peter, I will definitely look into it, and the meditation link, mate you are gem thank you once more- Ed
â@@edwinras9478 Hi yes thanks i love people and feel like helping them if its within my ability. I find myself that i have realized everybody is suffering in this world to one degree or another, So we are all suffering together because the mind has no Wisdom and no understanding and we are not the only one suffering and this lessens the effect of feeling isolated which helps a little because we can realize we aren't really crazy but we are a all a little crazy because of mind. I have also found that aminos and supplements that can be bought in powdered form in bulk are really cheap re $20 500g on Amazon from a company called Bulk Supplements and some others and you can read the reviews on Amazon for aminos like 5tp and Gabba etc. and see that many are being helped on that level re body brain . trouble is we are deficient in even magnesium and important minerals that can can be linked to anxiety if we are deficient. As for Meditation, God ,soul that's a whole different level and we can be searching for that on a higher level ( who am i what am i here for God/Soul etc. ) or just seeking relief from crazy mind and don't really want to go deeper than that, and so there are meditation techniques for everyone according to where we are coming from.
I only wanted to help you because as i said i love people and love to help so i should be thanking you Edwin haha
Love and Light
Peter ps feel free to chat with me anytime
Cheers
Excellent buddy, great video!
Vitamin B1, all natural, got rid of my anxiety.
Are gaba supplements addictive or habit forming
Can I take it on long term?
Thank you so much!
No worries legend! Cheers for watching and commenting đ
Yea anxiety really sucks - it affect even my ton of voice... not mentioning my behavior over stimulated too much emotions overly reaction sleep deprivation ... wake up several times
Is it good for 6 years old and what is the dose?
He is on Vyvanse and Ritalin
Have you ever tried pairing GABA with the herb Passionflower, or would that case too much drowsiness? Iâve heard Passionflower is a life changing herb for some individuals.
Hey @Jordan Jongema great question, I have never tried combining GABA with Passionflower, it would probably work very well. If you try it, let us know how it works out for you :) Thanks for the suggestion legend!
@Zafar Khan Yeah Jordan~!
I'm doing an opiate detox which involves mega dosing vitamin C
In conjunction with DLPA, B complex L thyrosene and Ginseng during the day and for the evenings, GABA with L Theanine and 5 htp and magnesium for night time.
It's seems like alot but I'm following this protocol which is supposed to be amazing for detox as well as dealing with PAWS.
How'd the detox go my friend.?? Hope all went well, if not can always try again.
Enjoyed your video very much. Recently discovered this helpfull supplement.
Hey @Joris Bartlema thanks for the compliment legend, I'm glad that GABA helped you with your anxiety. If you want to know the 5 best and cheapest supplements you should be taking, check out my free guide: bit.ly/3CaLQCM Cheers for watching and commenting legend :D
Taking this is stronger that St. John Wort. Gaba is a game changer.
I also have debilitating anxiety, at my worst I didnt sleep for 3 days and I was in a panic attack and had to goto the hospital, I was given xanax and I felt better immediately. I now maintain with gaba, l-theanine, magnesium, delta 8 and delta 9 also take my trazodone and hydroxyzine as prescribed from my doctor. No sleepless nights and im more calmer than ive ever been.
How have you been seen I experienced to same I feel so off balance like Iâm going to fall and all my muscles are tense
How long were you on Xanax? Before switching to GABA. Thanks for any help
I had multiple panic attacks for a while and I got on Zoloft and I felt so numb so it freaked me out same thing with hydroxysine. The only thing that worked for me was Ativan so Iâm looking for anything close to that thatâs more natural I canât do anxiety medsđđđ
Is it safe to take GABA if you already have low blood pressure and low cortisol?
I have a tbi...having vascular issues now..nerve and muscle problems can this help?? Anyone know...my blood pressure low I have a brain injury and still in recovery my neurotransmitters are not working properly tired all the time
I take the 100 mg is that better or go to 500mg right away
GABA has made a hugely positive difference with my anxiety. But it scares because of I forget to take it my anxiety can get very bad. Is GABA safe?
Your body produces gaba.
It contains higher sodium. If you will take gaba better reduce salty foods
There's a type that crosses the blood-brain barrier vs store-bought.
Any foods that increase GAD? It makes the excitatory neurotransmitter (glutamate) become the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA + CO2
Interesting points Gary Ha thanks for sharing! I would say that most processed foods containing preservatives and other unhealthy ingredients are likely to increase ones anxiety. Eat healthy to make yourself happier :D
Phenibut
DO U KNOW IF ONCE TAKING, WE HAVE TO TAKE IT EVERYDAY TO ACTUALLY WORK OR CAN WE TAKE ONLY ON DAYS WE ARE STRESSED, ANXIOUS ETC??
Iâm curious too
Purchased the one you recommended. Opened the capsule and poured directly onto my tongue, had no effects, absolute waste of money
Hey @Kay O'coney I'm afraid that isn't how GABA works, you need to take it every day for several weeks before it starts to have a regular, relaxing effect. It isn't instant like a pain pill. I hope you try again and stick with it, thanks for watching and commenting legend, keep in touch!
Did you intend to wear the same outfit 3 weeks later?
Really, Really works. Try it. Thanks TTS
Hey @Mr B Awesome, I'm glad to hear that GABA helps you with your anxiety! Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend, keep in touch :D
My anxity attacks come on randomly and i been taking prozac 20 mg and i take around 0.5 xzanax once or twice a day when i get a big attack (that alao just shows up randomly) so can i take gaba Among this madness?
Ps. My anxity is painful and sever like its no joke after an attack i sleep for cuple of days stright
Hey @Mell Lapin that is full on, thanks for sharing your story! I am currently working on a video about Prozac so keep an eye out for that, should be coming out soon! GABA is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter, it shouldn't really interact with prozac or Xanax in a dangerous way...that being said, these drugs (although aimed at helping you relax) can be dangerous in general. I would definitely recommend trying a GABA supplement for a few weeks to see if it helps to reduce your anxiety. Also check out my video on magnesium for anxiety :) There are links in the descriptions of my videos with the specific supplements that I recommend, and if you use those links I earn a little bit of money, so please check them out and let me know if it works for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend, good luck!
Try neurofeedback therapy. Google and search...once your brain waves are working well..rhe anxiety goes away. For example you might have too.much delta activity in your brain...neurofeedback reduces that activity then tou start feeling calm ...this treatment works fir depression..imsomnia..migraines and more
Bro u should stop taking xanax itâs probably one of the reasons why your anxiety is so bad Iâve been a xanax user for 3 years and Iâm nearly 11 months sober feeling better than ever when your dependent on these meds it just makes it difficult for you to deal with ehat your dealing with
â@@TheTravellingScientist well aren't gaba supplements actually useless for anxiety? I'm saying this because I know it doesn't cross the blood brain barrier and I heard the actual prescription gaba medicine is way more effective for anxiety.
Plz tell me .I have to take twice daily .plz tell me the best time to take thanks.your video is great it gives me hope.best GABA video I ever watched honestly.
Does it have to do with not eating the right kind of food?
Would this also help with social anxiety? Also what other supplement would u recxomend?
Hey @Jadaa Fresh GABA should certainly help with social anxiety. Other supplements I would recommend are Vitamin B (czcams.com/video/Wcyi414-BP4/video.html), Magnesium (czcams.com/video/Eq39cP7E7Rk/video.html) and Zinc (czcams.com/video/TrtzYKAs5Kk/video.html) Check out those videos and let me know what works best for you :D Cheers legend!
Valerian, L theanine is more effective than gaba is my experience. More powerful.
@@Magic0165 spefically for social anxiety you feel L theanine is better? btw thank you for you input its much appreciated.
@@JadaaFresh
My top 3 for (social) anxiety.
Valerian
L theanine
Gaba
And also ashwagandha but that takes some time before it works. đđ
@@Magic0165 Is L Thenine same as gaba cuz when i take gaba it actually makes me anxious.
Is GABA and Gabapentin the same thing at all?? đ Does GABA make us feel tired? I only take a capsule of 450mg every evening for more than a month now. I would keep yawning in the day as if I am some drug addict.
I use to take gabapentin back when I was on opiates and I couldn't find any. But those things made me feel drunk.. and made my stomach feel very weird like chalky feelin and swollen tongue
its confusing that other analysts say that because Gaba supplements can not cross the blood brain barrier and do nothing at all .i really dunnah anymore
Hey @jeffries1 There are also many GABA receptors in the gut, our enteric nervous system, which is directly linked with our brain via the vagus nerve. GABA may not cross directly into the brain well, but studies have shown that GABA supplementation does have a positive impact on our brains. How exactly that works, we aren't certain, but it could well be via the gut. Awesome point legend, thanks for sharing :D
@@TheTravellingScientist That actually makes some sense . Maybe it can affect the brain via the gut
Can I add this to my SAM e and B complex routine for anxiety?
I just started.
Thank you!
Hey @Regina Villalobos great question. Honestly I would wait for a few weeks or months, supplements like Vitamin B complex and SAMe take time (several weeks) to have a proper effect, and they need to be taken consistently (same time every day). If after a while, you still think you need more, then you could try adding GABA. Remember, I am not a doctor, maybe ask your doctor for advice. Also consider joining the community for regular happiness and health updates: bit.ly/3CaLQCM
@@TheTravellingScientist I know you arenât a doctor :) But you do have great content and Iâm very happy to have found your channel!
Thanks for answering.
What would be a good starting dose?
Hey @suddendee great question, the GABA dosage is not set in stone, some people take 500mg, others take 5000mg. I would recommend starting with a lower dose (500mg) every day for a few weeks and see how it makes you feel. If you feel no change, try increasing it to 2000 or 5000mg . I have recommended a specific supplement in the description of this video, look and see if it could work for you :) Good luck my friend!
@@TheTravellingScientist THANK YOU
Can gaba be mixed with magnesium / l threanine
Hey @Brad Wood have you watched my videos on Magnesium and L-Theanine? Check them out for sure. I am not a doctor, but I would think that you should be able to combine all of these supplement safely. Talk to your doctor about it and maybe try it temporarily...if you get any side effects, go back to just one at a time :) cheers for watching legend!
May I know how does GABA can influence physiological and behavioral aspect in autism spectrum disorder?
Hey @Syahrul Zhafrel great question and I am super sorry but I just can't answer that sorry. My suggestion would be to search for GABA and AUTISM in google scholar and see if there is any research in that area :) Good luck, Cheers for watching and commenting Legend!
@@TheTravellingScientist thanks for the suggestion.. there are plenty of paper that associate GABA and Autism.. hopefully there is a solid evidence in the future that can find a marker about GABa with autistic individuals.. hope u have a great day and Happy New Year
Lucky to meet your chanel bud, cause doesnât have any indonesia đźđ© talk about it. This is safe when I take everyday 500mg?
Hey @Irfan Lana thanks, I'm glad you found The Travelling Scientist! I speak a little bit of Indonesian actually, Nama Saya Jesse, Salemat Pagi! Haha, yes 500mg is fine to take everyday, does it help improve your anxiety symptoms? Cheers for watching and commenting legend, feel free to check out some of my other videos around similar subjects!
so what i have when my bran jus cant stop thinking is anxiety huh i thought it was just being very nervous
500-5000mg? hell, I took a low dose of 250mg and it helped me.
Great video but do you have any advice on lowering Gaba levels?
Hey @Calin Darabut interesting question, I'm not sure why you would want to lower your GABA levels...they are promoted by most healthy foods and activities, so I guess you would need to eat more junk, drink more alcohol and do less exercise...but I would NOT recommend any of that haha. I believe that GABA production is promoted by foods rich in glutamic acid, so if you find out which foods they are and avoid them, that might help? Either way, good luck with all of it. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend :D
@@TheTravellingScientist I recently did a neurotransmitter test and my Gaba levels are too high, that's why I'm trying to lower Gaba, to be within the normal range. Also my Glutamate and Dopamine levels are high.
@@CalinD83 sounds great!
@@CalinD83 broooooo let's switch lol
@@CalinD83 the neurotransmitters tests are not really reliable. It cannot really show the levels you have in your brain.
And the test is for a moment in time when you can have elevated levels of some of them but it was just for that moment depending on what you ate and did, etc.
They say the best way to know if you have low levels of something is by following your symptoms.
My boyfriend started Gaba and it was a life saver. The first 3 months it worked wonders. My question is does it stop working after awhile? His on 750 mg a day but its not working as good as it did. Any suggestions?
Hey @Sharmina Remtulla thanks for sharing your experience. You shouldn't build up a tolerance to GABA, it is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter. If you become desperate, you can always try increasing the dosage, or try taking other supplements for anxiety in combination with GABA. I have made videos about Magnesium, L-Theanine, Zinc, check them out and let me know what you think. Thanks for getting in touch, good luck!
It's the feeling you getting when you drinking alcohol , the alcohol make gabardine works faster and stronger so you may have relaxation over your mentall state
Hey @RoniMUsicofficial interesting, thanks for sharing that information. I like the idea of feeling kind of drunk without using alcohol haha. Thanks for watching and commenting Legend!
Is better GABA or CBD full spectrum?
Hey @Andrea pacioni it's hard to compare the two different drugs, but you could totally check out my video on how marijuana works. In general though, I would recommend GABA for anxiety :) Thanks for watching legend!
Thanks
It's funny that i'm on zoloft/quetiapine/mirtazapine/lamotrigine and my anxiety and mdd is still at large. Time to try supplements, heck knows maybe they'll be more effective than all these psychotropic drugs. Atm trying magnesium 500mg and melatonin. Magnesium really feels great, has a calming effect. Funny how magnesium can be more effective than quetiapine/mirtazapine.
Can I take this if I'm trying to become pregnant?
Nice explainatiin. But -
1) Does GABA work like caffeine? Addictive feeling, like take it again or feel more stressed? Is it like, need to increase the dose to get the same effect that you got on the first day? Like, stop it and you are back to anxiety or even more?
2) Or, does it have healing or cell regenerative effect?
Thank you
Hey @Kketansa Art great question! GABA isn't necessarily addictive, but if you take it regularly it is likely to help you with your anxiety, and if you stop taking it you may return to how you felt when you didn't use GABA. It is a natural supplement, it isn't like a strong anti-depressant or anti-anxiety medication, it acts slowly over time to help you gain control of your mental health. I don't believe that it has any healing/regenerative effects as far as I know...but I'm not an expert on GABA specifically, I'm just trying to offer advice where I can haha. I hope this helps you in some way, thanks so much for watching and commenting legend!
@@TheTravellingScientist
Hello thank you for explaining. So it is neither addictive, nor healing. In short it is like "Vitamin C", or electrolites. Tap in the electricity and use it while it flows from one point to the other.
It needs to be combined with magnesium like some GABA supplements have. Do not take too much GABA though. Recommendation is 50 to 100 mg by people who have done some research.
In your case.. When you take gaba. Will it stops shaking??
Hey @shari gail good question, gaba should help to reduce shakes and tremors in general, but there is no guarantee, I guess it depends on the cause of the shaking...perhaps you should ask your doctor about it? Thank you for watching and commenting, I hope you found this video interesting!
Yes definitely just open the capsule and pour it on it tongue
If it help and i stop do the anxiety come back ? Plz help
Hey @Great ideas From Lili great question! It sounds like you are asking "will I become addicted to GABA"?. It is hard to predict. On the upside, GABA is not dangerous to your health in any way like most addictive drugs. It will likely help you with your anxiety, and perhaps that will help you to improve your overall health and lifestyle to a point where you no longer need GABA supplementation. Don't worry too much about it, why don't you just give it a try and let us know how it works out for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend, keep an eye out for more epic videos every Science Sunday :D
Iâm sitting on an old bottle that was prescribed to my dog⊠freaking out about some dental stuff⊠can I..? Should I..???
I have these 10 year old benzos too but they kind of freak me out⊠will they kill me..? đąđ my nerves are and I really really donât want to be labeled as crazy or anxious over this. Iâm usually pretty stable- a spaz, but functioning.
ive been prescribed gabapentin ever since i had my back surgeries. Its fuckin lit, i take 300mg about 2-6 times a day and it definitely helps with anxiety and also gives me motivation & energy. Furthermore, I also recommend GBL or GHB as a substitute for alcohol. Cheers :)
Hey @Lowkey Fish yeah man, Gabapentin is structurally similar to GABA and it can help you in many different ways. Glad to hear it works for you mate, thanks so much for watching and commenting legend :D
GHB & GBL are dangerous street drugs. By the way GABApentin is NOT Gaba.
Ghb? Good luck. You know it's made from drain/toilet cleaner? I saw a lot of people going ko on it and ending almost dead in hospital. Very easy and dangerous to overdose. It's also called a rape drug. Harder to quit ghb than heroine. It will destroy you....
@70 - EXACTLY! Why are people talking about Gabapentin!
That's 2 different drugs and the one you have been prescribed is an addictive poison when the other one is a supplement!
So it will takes weeks to build up?
Hey @Jman yes, like with most supplements, you need to take GABA consistently for at least a week or two before your base level increases and you really start to notice the benefits. It is gradual, not instant. Good luck my friend, thanks so much for watching and reaching out!
Didnât know Chris Pontius has a new show..
It works for me.
Hey @Mr B I am so glad to hear that GABA helps with your anxiety! What dosage do you take, I am curious to know. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend :D
@@TheTravellingScientist 1 500 MG a day
Does gaba make birth control less effective (nexplanon)?
Hey @taylor noel great question! I personally do not think that taking GABA would interact with your birth control, however I am not a doctor. Definitely talk with your doctor before taking GABA if you are worried about it. Sorry I can't give you a guarantee, but I hope this video helped you in some way. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend, maybe consider joining our community: bit.ly/3CaLQCM
birth control pills usually cause blood clot
At what time did you take gaba?
Can i take it in the morning?
Hey @ERICK ALEXIS LOPEZ RAMIREZ great question, I take GABA at the same time every morning after breakfast. You can take it at any time, as long as you take it consistently at the same time every day, and remember that supplements like this can take a few weeks before they really start to have an impact. Thanks so much for watching and commenting legend :D
@@TheTravellingScientist so it is not necessary to have an empty stomach??
I have read a few side effects taking gaba. Read heart racing. Ironically am anxious about taking it.
Well I guess I wont be trying gaba, whats the point if it does that?
@@jkahmahchu2557 I know..I have bottle here, and when I came across the reviews of side effects like racing heart ect, it Totally defeated the purpose.
@@jonnsmith4902 yeah that sux, ill stick with my serterline and xanny's I only take 1/2 at a time and only when I need it. Ive had anxiety panic attacks since I was 19 Im 47 now. Just started taking alprazolam "Xanax" last year, never tried taking a whole one but half does the job for a little while, then its back to worrying about stupid shit again and feeling like im gonna die and thats been everyday. So now I have diabetes as of last year never been over weight, runs in the family so yeah cant get rid of that one, Dying slowly but arent we all. â Coors Light helps toođșđșđșđșđșđș
Living to Die another day.
Hey @john smith thank you for raising this concern. I am not a doctor so this is just an opinion, but I don't think that taking a GABA supplement would cause one's heart to race. It is naturally occurring in the body after all. It is possible that it may slightly increase ones heart rate, but most research suggests that by inhibiting the nervous system it should reduce anxiety and thereby lower ones heart rate. Ultimately, don't try taking this supplement if the thought of it makes you feel uncomfortable. Perhaps ask your doctor about it. If you do end up trying it, please let me know how it works out for you. Thanks so much for watching and commenting Legend, keep an eye out for more epic and informative videos every Science Sunday :D
Hey @J Kahmahchu thank you for sharing your story. I am sorry to hear that you have been struggling with anxiety for so long, and I hope you can continue to manage that and live happily and healthily, using whatever supplements and medicines work best for you. Keep an eye out for more videos every Science Sunday, cheers legend!
Iâm on A Benzodiazepine. Was wondering about these
Hey @World Funeral I should probably do a video all about benzodiazepines soon, keep an eye out for it :) Cheers for watching and commenting Legend!
yea thats me
Hey @Jason Kronberg I'm sorry you are struggling with anxiety, welcome to my world, but I'm stoked you found my CZcams channel, The Travelling Scientist. I am working hard every day to create videos that help people live smarter, happier and healthier lives :D Have you tried taking GABA or any other supplement to help with your anxiety? I would also recommend Vitamin B12 Complex, Magnesium or even Zinc. Let me know what works for you, cheers for watching and commenting legend!
I just need better sleep no anxiety
Hey @Leo Phillips for sure, good sleep is super important for your mental health. I have created a video about Melatonin for sleep, check it out: czcams.com/video/y9GFbpRAMXw/video.html Thanks for watching and commenting my friends. Cheers :D
Fak !! The UK banned Gaba supplements.. how could I get it shipped over here bro ?
Hey @Edwin Ras I am super sorry that you cannot get GABA in the UK, that sucks! It is a natural supplement that is produced in our own bodies, why would they ban it?! Haha, anyway, there are many other products you could try, check out some of my other videos around this subject :)
Vitamin B Complex: czcams.com/video/Wcyi414-BP4/video.html
L-Theanine: czcams.com/video/ubC-UYuhsF4/video.html
Zinch: czcams.com/video/TrtzYKAs5Kk/video.html
Cheers for watching and commenting legend, keep in touch!
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Is now gaba supplement effective??
Hey @shari gail yes, "NOW" is a good brand of supplements and I'm sure their GABA would help to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. Remember you need to take it consistently every day for a few weeks before it will really start to have an effect :D I hope that answers your question, thanks so much for watching and commenting legend!