GABA
Gamma-Aminobutryic Acid (GABA) is an amino acid discovered in Berlin in 1883. It is
classified as a neurotransmitter, a natural substance that help the nerve impulses cross
synapses and communicate with one another.
In addition to it's positive effect on the nervous system, medical studies have also
proven GABA to have many other important positive effects on the body following
supplementation. First, GABA naturally stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to secrete
higher levels of Human Growth Hormone (HGH). Second, studies have shown GABA to improve
sleep cycles leading to more restful sleeping and more interesting, vivid dreaming. Third,
GABA has shown powerful stabilizing effects on blood pressure. Finally, research has
demonstrated GABA to be a very effective analgesic, eliminating pain from chronic
conditions such as arthritis and lower back pain.
GABA's most startling effect is in body fat loss. Modern advances in medical
research have uncovered a number of previously unknown facts concerning fat storage and
energy utilization by the body. Recent studies have found that higher level of circulating
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) was associated with less body fat and a better lean
tissue/stored fat ratio. Additionally, stimulating naturally the levels of Human Growth
Hormone led to a marked decrease in fat storage and greater feelings of energy and vigor.
HGH is a hormone that is widely known for its powerful anabolic (muscle building) effects
as well as its lipotropic (breakdown and utilization of body fat) effects. The overall
result of these effects is an increase in lean tissue mass and a decrease in body fat.
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) is produced, stored and secreted by the pituitary gland
located at the base of the brain. As you advance in age, HGH is able to continue to be
made and stored by the brain, however, it's level of secretion (release into the
bloodstream) falls way off. This lack of circulating HGH is the factor that scientists now
believe is responsible for the tendency of older individuals to have increased difficulty
losing body fat. GABA signals the pituitary to naturally release HGH. Studies have shown
that 90 minutes following GABA supplementation, HGH levels increase over five times the
previous levels.