GABA supplements

[Merny5]

I was wondering if anyone has taken GABA supplements for their RLS symptoms and did it help. Thank you!

[SueJohnson]

I haven't taken them, but they can help.

[Merny5 in reply to SueJohnson]

thanks Sue. I have wasted so much money over the years attempting to reduce my RLS symptom that I don’t want to waste more.

[Jumpey]

I tried them.They induce sleepiness and are helpful for mild RLS.

[Merny5 in reply to Jumpey]

thank you Jumpey. So you are no longer using it? My RLS is severe. So maybe it won’t help.

[Jumpey in reply to Merny5]

No I'm not at the moment.I used to use ot on opioid drug holidays.

[DicCarlson]

GABA, not to be confused with Gabapentine, is gamma-aminobutyric acid - the relaxing neuro transmitter in the brain. It cycles with Glutamate, the excitable neurotransmitter. So, excess Glutamate makes you feel awake and alert and GABA can make you feel relaxed and drowsy. I have tried it numerous times to help with sleep - not really any good results. Many researchers doubt the ability of GABA supplements to cross the blood/brain barrier. More reading link below... (I actually paid for a consultation with the author, Cynthia Perkins). Her recommendation was to initiate a Keto diet to help with Glutamate dominance.

holistichelp.net/blog/how-t...

[Merny5 in reply to DicCarlson]

Thank youDicCarlson. That is an interesting article, but does confuse me more. Out brains are so complex. I have been trying to follow the metro diet. I have mixed results.

[DicCarlson in reply to Merny5]

Not necessarily specific for RLS, but this is compelling research for mental health...

youtube.com/watch?v=_XTOKo9...(Not working as expected?)

[Merny5 in reply to DicCarlson]

Wow, interesting indeed. I do believe that our food intake has a tremendous affect on our physical health and mental health. Thanks for sharing this!