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GABA is the brain's main calming neurotransmitter, helping to quiet overactive neurons and promote relaxation. Low GABA activity is linked to anxiety, panic, depression, insomnia, and many forms of addiction. Chronic stress, poor nutrition, hormonal shifts, and gut imbalance can all deplete GABA or reduce receptor sensitivity. When GABA is low, people often feel tense, restless, impulsive, or crave substances or food for relief. Alcohol and binge eating temporarily boost GABA activity, which is why they can feel soothing but also lead to dependence. Supporting GABA helps calm the nervous system, improve impulse control, and restore emotional stability.Natural ways to raise GABA include supplements like L-theanine, taurine, magnesium, vitamin B6, and probiotics.Herbs such as valerian, passionflower, and lemon balm gently increase GABA availability and aid sleep or anxiety. Lifestyle practices like yoga, meditation, slow breathing, and balanced blood sugar naturally enhance GABA tone. For anxiety, addiction, or mood imbalance, combining these nutritional and lifestyle supports helps correct root GABA deficiency safely and effectively.
I found a supplement that combines GABA, lemon balm, and l-theanine, and ashwaghanda and I take it midday because I found it interrupts sleep if taken with dinner. It has helped me feel so much more stable. Before I felt panic-y almost all day! I also recommend microdosing lithium.
