GABA deficiency signs/symptoms:


Anxious/nervous/jumpy
Panic attacks
Feel stressed/pressured/overwhelmed
Have trouble relaxing/loosening up
Low stress tolerance
Body tends to be stiff/uptight
Butterflies in stomach
Lump in throat
Trembling/twitching/shaking
Cold or clammy hands
Crave carbohydrates

Valium/xanax/avitan/GABA relax
Alcohol/food/cigarettes relax
Feel terrible if skip meals
Heart palpitations and fast pulse

GABA is our relaxing (anti-anxiety) neurotransmitter which is raised by valium. GABA levels may be low due to a combination of genetic and acquired reasons. GABA can be raised effectively using either nutrient based therapies or medications. GABA is synthesized from the amino acid glutamine.

Factors which reduce GABA levels:
Glutamaine (precursor) deficiency
B1, B6, zinc, manganese & iron deficiency
Chronic stress
Chronic pain
Progesterone deficiency
Mercury and lead exposure
Alcohol withdrawal
Caffeine excess