GABA

GABA, known as “nature’s valium”, is a calming neurotransmitter that acts in opposition to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, which is often found in excess in the Standard American Diet (SAD).

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Top Five Supplements for Anxiety

Top Five Supplements for Anxiety

Learn more about our recommendations for our top five supplements for anxiety: Magnesium, GABA, cannabidiol (CBD), vitamin D and probiotics; all of this is backed up by peer-reviewed medical literature that you'll find below under "Sources & References". Plus, you'll ... Read More
Neurotransmitter Imbalances

Neurotransmitter Imbalances Main Info Page

What Are Neurotransmitter Imbalances? Neurotransmitter imbalances are common in mood and behavior disorders such as: Bipolar disorder Depression Anxiety Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Pyrrole disorder Eating disorders Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) ADHD/ADD Schizophrenia Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) Addictive behaviors Many ... Read More
Essential Nutrients

Essential Nutrients

Due to soil depletion and farming practices, many of the crops grown today (even organic) are missing essential nutrients such as vitamins and minerals that they used to have decades ago. Major nutrients such as magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6 and ... Read More
SPD, ADHD and Autism Calming Strategies

SPD, ADHD and Autism Calming Strategies

In this blog post, Kelly Dorfman, MS, LND provides ideas for calming strategies for those with SPD, ADHD, autism and other chronic health conditions. The brain needs a balance between excitatory and calming chemicals to control the body's activity level ... Read More

GABA Webinars

GABA and Glutamate: What Works for Anxiety? with Trudy Scott
Functional Nutrition for Anxiety with Andrea Nakayama

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GABA Books

The Mood Cure