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2002/11/19, 12:32 PM
Has anybody heard of GABA or has tried it... Looking for more info.... please help....
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2002/11/19, 01:07 PM
It's just a mix of glutamine and glucose - it doesn't sound like it should be really that helpful, but I can't tell. bb1fit might have some more info, though. What is it that you're looking to accomplish with it?
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2002/11/19, 06:54 PM
Gaba is an amino acid that is reputid to increase GH output. Some very compelling research backing it up. 5 grams I believe it is before bed, supports GH output and a restful nights sleep. May kind of give you the niacin flush type feeling till you get used to it..
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2002/11/20, 02:27 PM
well, what i am trying to do is lean out. I just bought a GABA product.....you take 5 grams before you go to sleep and what I heard it does is that it helps your muscles rest at night, But what i really want to do is lean out. Now i have been reading this article and they swear by it....i take to a personal trainers and they both told me that it was for bed rest and muscle growth
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2002/11/20, 07:12 PM
Here is a little piece on Gaba that may help you out...
GABA
GABA, Gamma Aminobutyric Acid, is an amino acid classified as a
neurotransmitter (A neurotransmitter is a substance that transmits nerve
impulses across a synapse. A synapse is a region where nerve impulses are
transmitted across axon terminals.)
"Studies Show A 550% Increase In Growth Hormone Levels With
Just 5 Grams Of GABA!"
GABA’s high concentration in the hypothalamus suggests this amino acid plays a
significant role in hypothalamic-pituitary function. The hypothalamus is a region of
the posterior section of the brain and is the regulating center for visceral
(instinctive) functions such as sleep cycles, body temperature, and the activity of
the pituitary gland.
The pituitary gland is the master endocrine gland effecting all hormonal functions
of the body. One primary hormone of concern to the athlete is growth hormone
(GH) and its various hormonal constituents.
The amino acid GABA has been shown in numerous studies to promote
significant increases in plasma growth hormone levels.
There have been literally hundreds of clinical studies on GABA and numerous
studies on GABA’s ability to elevate growth hormone levels. As with most
nutritional studies, GABA research has come directly from the medical community.
One noted study from the First Medical Clinic at the University of Milan in Milan,
Italy titled, “Effect of acute and repeated administration of gamma aminobutyric
acid (GABA) on growth hormone and prolactin secretion in man”, shows just how
effective GABA is.
Quoted results from this study showed “In all of the 19 subjects studied,
compared with 18 controls, plasma growth hormone levels were significantly
increased (above 5 ng/ml) by acute oral administration of 5 g of GABA.”
This study showed over a 5 1/2 fold increase in plasma growth hormone levels 90
minutes after GABA administration. That is a significant increase unmatched by
any other nutritional means.
Most cited studies on amino acids and growth hormone elevation utilize
intravenous delivery means. This is unrealistic and doesn’t reflect real world
results. Studies on GABA have been performed with both oral and intravenous
administration with the oral route showing remarkable effectiveness.
GABA’s growth hormone elevating effects rival that of potent pharmaceuticals.
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2002/11/21, 10:35 PM
Hope this helped clear up some things for you.
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