Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter with a calming, anti-stress effect. It is produced by the body from glutamate, although this process becomes less efficient with age.

New PharmaGABA is a natural, bioactive form of GABA with significantly higher bioavailability. It is obtained from Lactobacillus hilgardii, a bacteria used to ferment vegetables. PharmaGABA® crosses the blood-brain barrier much more easily than synthetic GABA and therefore produces better effects at lower doses.
PharmaGABA® is used widely in Japan as a nutritional supplement or functional ingredient in drinks, to reduce stress and induce mental and physical relaxation.

What benefits can be expected from taking PharmaGABA®?

An improvement in brain wave function :

• PharmaGABA® increases beneficial alpha waves and reduces unfavourable beta waves ;
• an increase in perception and cognitive performance, particularly among older people ;
• enhanced intellectual performance ;
• stabilisation of certain behaviour and mood problems (similar to lithium orotate) ;
• an improvement in sleep quality (including in the case of sleep apnoea) ;
• increased production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, essential for healthy function of the central nervous system ;
• an absence of notable side-effects and no adverse drug interactions.

Stress and anxiety are debilitating conditions which can contribute to decreased life expectancy and quality of life. With natural calming effects, PharmaGABA® combats stress and anxiety, helping to improve cognitive performance, boost the immune system and restore good quality sleep.