- Has a calming and relaxing effect
- Improves sleep quality and accelerates recovery
- Reduces cortisol levels
- Stimulates the production of growth hormone
- Supports the development of an aesthetic physique
Swanson GABA is a dietary supplement containing in one capsule 500mg of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the body with calming, relaxing, anti-anxiety effects, improving sleep quality and recovery.
GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) - one of the most important neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS), where it has an inhibitory function in nervous system activity. It is a compound belonging to the amino acid group; it is formed from glutamine in the presence of vitamin B6. It lowers psychophysical tension, reduces excitability, has a relaxing and relaxing effect on skeletal muscles, and counteracts restless legs syndrome. It fulfills its role by activating specific membrane receptors (GABA receptors), which are divided into two classes: GABA-A receptors (responsible for inhibiting transmission in the nervous system) and GABA-B receptors (responsible for inhibiting neurotransmitter synthesis). Type A receptors, which are present in almost every neuron, are the site of action of many compounds called GABA receptor agonists. This category includes alcohol, GHB and benzodiazepines - popular drugs with anti-anxiety, sedative, sleep-inducing effects; often taken recreationally, over time leading to physical and psychological dependence.
Why GABA for athletes?
Cortisol and growth hormone (GH) are hormones that even the novice, inexperienced athlete has heard of. The former, known as a stress hormone, is rather negatively associated, because on the one hand it has a catabolic effect on muscle tissue (causes the breakdown of muscle proteins), while on the other hand it promotes (especially in an unfavorable relationship with insulin) the development of body fat, mainly in areas such as the face, neck and waist. Growth hormone, on the other hand, is a hormone that promotes muscle development, enhances fat breakdown (lipolysis) and is responsible for body regeneration. GABA promotes the development of athletic form precisely by reducing cortisol levels and increasing growth hormone levels. Activation of GABA receptors inhibits the release of corticoliberin (CRH) in the hypothalamus, thereby reducing the pituitary's secretion of corticotropin (ACTH) - a direct stimulator of cortisol production by the adrenal cortex. At the same time, GABA promotes the release of somatotropin (growth hormone) from the pituitary gland, promoting athletic body shape.
In summary, Swanson GABA is a dietary supplement that supports the development of athletic form, lowering cortisol levels and increasing growth hormone. It has an anti-stress, calming effect, supports recovery and improves sleep quality. It is indicated for people living under permanent stress, suffering from insomnia, experiencing anxiety and fears, as well as athletes shaping a muscular physique.
