Neurotransmitter for regenerative ability and muscle building

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an important neurotransmitter with an inhibitory function in the central nervous system. Neurotransmitters make it possible to establish communication between the various neurons via the messengers. There are stimulating and inhibiting neurotransmitters that keep each other in balance. When an overactivity occurs in the neurons, GABA, which has an inhibitory activity, will inhibit this overactivity. GABA acts as a natural tranquiliser, inhibits nerve impulses and has calming properties.

Natural occurrence of gamma-aminobutyric acid

GABA is produced from glutamate by the body itself, both in the pancreas and in the brain. Glutamate occurs naturally in many foods. Good sources of glutamate are (leaf) vegetables, soy, nuts, seeds, cheese, beans, tomatoes and eggs.
Pure GABA is only found in fermented foods. These include kefir, miso, sauerkraut, yoghurt and Pu-Erh tea.

GABA for athletes

Anyone who enjoys sports or trains hard knows how important good recovery is. The faster the body regenerates, the earlier it is fit for the next training session. Regeneration after sport is the be-all and end-all. No matter what your goals are, your body needs breaks to get better. A lack of regeneration after sport quickly takes its revenge. Who exaggerates, risks sore muscles, overtraining and high injury susceptibility. Training plateaus are quickly reached at a low level, where you can neither go forwards nor backwards.
GABA generally has a calming effect. This is especially important for a good regeneration and ideal before going to bed.
GABA is particularly useful in the preparation phases for competitions because it keeps recovery times short. The released stress hormones cortisol and adrenalin are also reduced.

Interesting to know: GABA is found to a large extent in the anterior pituitary gland, which stimulates it and can thus stimulate the production of growth hormone (HGH).

Good reasons for GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) by Fairvital

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