Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is found in high concentration in the eyes and brain as a non-essential amino acid. The brain is able to produce GABA, but because of environmental or health reasons, levels can drop. The result is insomnia, irritability or anxiety. Depression has also been seen to be associated with low GABA levels. For this reason many people choose to use a GABA supplement.
GABA is the most important inhibitory neurotransmitter. Because it helps to prevent the transmission of cell-to-cell messages, GABA may assist your ability to deal with stress and anxiety. It can also encourage sleep and relaxation.
GABA has also been known to stimulate the pituitary gland, helping it to release more Human Growth Hormone (HGH). This powerful substance limits fat cell development and helps muscles to grow. In some studies, GABA helped participants lose fat. In people over the age of 40, HGH levels may drop, resulting in sleep difficulties. GABA’s ability to boost HGH levels may lead to better sleep.
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) is a more useful and more easily-aborbed form of the amino acid L-cysteine. This amino acid doubles as a potent antioxidant to help guard cells from oxidative damage. Many experts believe that it helps to protect the liver through boosting the levels of glutathione in the body.
NAC also helps to detoxify the body from arsenic, lead and mercury. Many believe that it helps support the immune system and other studies indicate that it effectively breaks up unwanted mucus and may improve influenza symptoms.
Vitabase NAC offers 600 mg of N-Acetyl Cysteine with every vegetarian capsule. Also included are molybdenum and selenium, both of which functione synergistically with NAC to offer added antioxidant activity.
