Guest guest Posted September 18, 2010 Report Share Posted September 18, 2010 Wow, after reading your story I could swear you were living at my house a few yrs ago. Miracle Mineral Salt, correct fats, fermented foods, no processed foods and energetic medicine made all that stuff disappear for us. Geez, your story touched me though. That is exactly what I would have written. > > We can't take him anywhere! We can't go out to dinner, can't make it through a museum, or a store, without coddling him and giving him whatever he wants. His tantrums are bad, and he's only 5! My two year-old is starting to model after my son and have big tantrums too. What advice can someone give? Should be up the dose of GABA higher and see if it helps or should it be helping by now? Will we see an immediate change in tantrums and anxiety, or does it take a while to build up effectiveness? Anyone got some spare valium?? Thank you > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 What good would taking GABA do? I think we produce plenty naturally. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi , I did try it and did not find it to be useful. Also, it could be detrimental to HGH levels if taken in supplement form: http://weight-loss.emedtv.com/gaba/does-gaba-work.html quote: Some of the potential benefits of GABA are claimed to be the result of an increase in human growth hormone (HGH) levels. However, taking GABA may either increase or decrease HGH levels. A single, one-time dose seems to temporarily increase HGH levels, but taking the supplement on a regular basis appears to actually lower HGH. Better is to increase GABA naturally: http://tinyurl.com/23eovtf Also, I have found 4-250 mg tablets niacinamide, as well as well as ashwagandha extract useful about 1/2 hr. before bedtime. And as far as niacinamide goes it also increases GABA activity, and there is some promising research (so far on mice only) that large doses can both prevent and possible cure alzheimer's: http://www.ahha.org/Alzheimers.htm Best, Dee > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi , I tried GABA some time ago, I got it on iherb, I think it was Dr. Murray's GABA stress relax, it was the peppermint flavoured chewable tablet, and even though it was expensive, I did notice a calming effect if taken at night on emtpy stomach. I'm not sure about helping with sleep, but I saved them to use when I felt stressed or worked up and I would certainly purchase them again. The price though was a bit steep for 60 tabs, but it was a good product. I also tried the NOW brand, but that doesnt seem to have the same effect! Val ________________________________ From: Cody <lecody2001@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sunday, 9 October 2011, 12:36 Subject: GABA  Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Dee, I had been thinking of trying Niacinamide, interesting that it increases GABA activity - I do have some Ashwaghanda already (Planetary Herbals). What brand of Niacinamide do you take, some say the 'no flush' type doesnt work well. Thanks, Val ________________________________ From: Dolores <dgk@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sunday, 9 October 2011, 17:07 Subject: Re: GABA Â Hi , I did try it and did not find it to be useful. Also, it could be detrimental to HGH levels if taken in supplement form: http://weight-loss.emedtv.com/gaba/does-gaba-work.html quote: Some of the potential benefits of GABA are claimed to be the result of an increase in human growth hormone (HGH) levels. However, taking GABA may either increase or decrease HGH levels. A single, one-time dose seems to temporarily increase HGH levels, but taking the supplement on a regular basis appears to actually lower HGH. Better is to increase GABA naturally: http://tinyurl.com/23eovtf Also, I have found 4-250 mg tablets niacinamide, as well as well as ashwagandha extract useful about 1/2 hr. before bedtime. And as far as niacinamide goes it also increases GABA activity, and there is some promising research (so far on mice only) that large doses can both prevent and possible cure alzheimer's: http://www.ahha.org/Alzheimers.htm Best, Dee > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 9, 2011 Report Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hi Val, Actually, for the purposes I mentioned it's the niacinamide not niacin that you want. Niacin is good for other purposes, however. And yes, the no-flush niacin (not to be confused with niacinamide) can be dangerous for the liver. The niacinamide, however, is quite safe. I use the FREEDA brand which is very pure. http://www.freedavitamins.com Best, Dee > > > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much > > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Thanks Dee for the link, I hadnt realised the difference between the two. Val ________________________________ From: Dolores <dgk@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Monday, 10 October 2011, 4:07 Subject: Re: GABA Â Hi Val, Actually, for the purposes I mentioned it's the niacinamide not niacin that you want. Niacin is good for other purposes, however. And yes, the no-flush niacin (not to be confused with niacinamide) can be dangerous for the liver. The niacinamide, however, is quite safe. I use the FREEDA brand which is very pure. http://www.freedavitamins.com Best, Dee > > > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much > > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Dee, Did a little research and found these two items. Are they the same or what? http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Niacinamide-B-3-Timed-Release-1500-mg-100-T\ ablets/1348?at=0 http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Coenzymated-B-3-25-mg-60-Tablets/1039?at=0 Which would be better? The second one seems to make claims of calming/anti anxiety effects where the first one doesn't/ ________________________________ From: Dolores <dgk@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Sun, October 9, 2011 12:07:32 PM Subject: Re: GABA Hi , I did try it and did not find it to be useful. Also, it could be detrimental to HGH levels if taken in supplement form: http://weight-loss.emedtv.com/gaba/does-gaba-work.html quote: Some of the potential benefits of GABA are claimed to be the result of an increase in human growth hormone (HGH) levels. However, taking GABA may either increase or decrease HGH levels. A single, one-time dose seems to temporarily increase HGH levels, but taking the supplement on a regular basis appears to actually lower HGH. Better is to increase GABA naturally: http://tinyurl.com/23eovtf Also, I have found 4-250 mg tablets niacinamide, as well as well as ashwagandha extract useful about 1/2 hr. before bedtime. And as far as niacinamide goes it also increases GABA activity, and there is some promising research (so far on mice only) that large doses can both prevent and possible cure alzheimer's: http://www.ahha.org/Alzheimers.htm Best, Dee > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Hi Dee, I decided I am going to wait for awhile before I add anything else to my regimen. I am still slowly increasing the MSM and it is slowly working, so I want to see if how dampening down the rampant inflammation goes. Thanks for the info, and I will keep the niacinamide on my wish list for later if I still need it. C. ________________________________ From: Dolores <dgk@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Mon, October 10, 2011 12:31:19 PM Subject: Re: GABA , I wouldn't take either one as one is timed-released and the other is coenzymeted (whatever that means). According to Dr. it is best to take the purest form of Niacinamide. His recommendations are based on the extensive research of Dr. Kaufman on Niacinamide. Niacin and Niacinamide are different forms of Vitamin B3 and have different effects. Niacin causes vasodilation (and the flush) and is mainly used for lowering bad cholesterol. Niacinamide is useful for many other conditions, including those already mentioned. Dr. Kaufman found that taking 250 mg. tablets frequently (rather than larger doses once or twice a day) worked best for arthritis. The latest research on altzheimers, however, is using larger doses. Dr. , in one of his latest newsletters, also recommended 4-250 mg. tablets before bedtime to help with sleep. In order to cover all bases I now take a tablet 5x a day plus 4 at bedtime. I have not had any negative effects at this amount but I am also using the purest form. Not sure how those you mentioned would work. The ones I use are not incapsulated and melt easily on the tongue so I know they are pure and easily digested. Best, Dee > > > > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how >much > > > > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have > > > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 or calmer more restful sleep I used to take sub-lingual melatonin at bed time. Worked well. I no longer need melatonin due to some of the other supplements I take these days. Alobar On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Cody <lecody2001@...> wrote: > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how > much > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I > have > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2011 Report Share Posted October 10, 2011 Been doing the melatonin for a long time.... C. ________________________________ From: Alobar <Alobar@...> Coconut Oil Sent: Mon, October 10, 2011 7:33:06 PM Subject: Re: GABA or calmer more restful sleep I used to take sub-lingual melatonin at bed time. Worked well. I no longer need melatonin due to some of the other supplements I take these days. Alobar On Sun, Oct 9, 2011 at 6:36 AM, Cody <lecody2001@...> wrote: > Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how > much > of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I > have > tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 11, 2011 Report Share Posted October 11, 2011 That's probably a good idea . That way you will know for sure what works. I, on the other hand, tend to throw the kitchen sink at things :-) Best, Dee > > > Hi Dee, > > I decided I am going to wait for awhile before I add anything else to my > regimen. I am still slowly increasing the MSM and it is slowly working, so I > want to see if how dampening down the rampant inflammation goes. Thanks for the > info, and I will keep the niacinamide on my wish list for later if I still need > it. > > > C. > > > > > ________________________________ > From: Dolores <dgk@...> > Coconut Oil > Sent: Mon, October 10, 2011 12:31:19 PM > Subject: Re: GABA > > > , > > I wouldn't take either one as one is timed-released and the other is coenzymeted > (whatever that means). According to Dr. it is best to take the > purest form of Niacinamide. His recommendations are based on the extensive > research of Dr. Kaufman on Niacinamide. Niacin and Niacinamide are different > forms of Vitamin B3 and have different effects. Niacin causes vasodilation (and > the flush) and is mainly used for lowering bad cholesterol. Niacinamide is > useful for many other conditions, including those already mentioned. Dr. Kaufman > found that taking 250 mg. tablets frequently (rather than larger doses once or > twice a day) worked best for arthritis. The latest research on altzheimers, > however, is using larger doses. Dr. , in one of his latest newsletters, > also recommended 4-250 mg. tablets before bedtime to help with sleep. In order > to cover all bases I now take a tablet 5x a day plus 4 at bedtime. I have not > had any negative effects at this amount but I am also using the purest form. Not > sure how those you mentioned would work. The ones I use are not incapsulated and > melt easily on the tongue so I know they are pure and easily digested. > > Best, > Dee > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 I see your inquiry and have my own input that I encourage you to look into. I do not know what GABA is and I don't need help with the things you mention, but I have come across this on two supplement sites because I am always surfing their sites. It reviews very well. Lots of people find great relief for different issues such as you mention with this product. It is called CALM and Iherb has it cheapest because you can buy it in quantity for a discount. Swansonvitamins.com has it also for the same price if one is all you buy. It looks good to me. Coconut Oil From: lecody2001@... Date: Sun, 9 Oct 2011 04:36:02 -0700 Subject: GABA Anyone know anything about GABA. Whether or not its worth trying and how much of it to take. Looking at it to help in calming and help with sleep. I have tried it at a low dose 750 mg and didn't notice any benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 14, 2011 Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Hi : Its not important, but remember that DMSO is just another form of MSM. The aloe probably will not heal you, but it soothes. Good to hear that you got off of the drug. Sounds like you are well on the path to full recovery. Are you doing Duncan's Whey also? It is all complementary. Cheers, Jim >I have added the Vitamin C to help and I have a little GABA leftover, but I wanted some more info before I bought more and took it regularly. On the MSM I am up to 28 grams a day. And in spite of the icky rainy weather, I have little joint pain, so its working. I have some DMSO/AloeVera that I apply to the more painful joints and since I stopped the plaquenil for the bad muscle pain. I haven't had a return of the really bad spasms, so either the MSM in taking care of that, or I haven't been off the plaquenil long enough. I will just have to keep taking the MSM and see what happens. < Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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