amino acid · for insomnia
GABA
Proposed to shorten how long you take to fall asleep — though whether swallowed GABA reaches the brain is disputed.
Say that in clinical terms
Proposed to shorten sleep onset via GABA-A receptor activation, though whether meaningful amounts of ingested GABA cross the blood-brain barrier to do this directly is scientifically contested.
How strong is the research?
Not verified evidence
Industry funded
1 paper read.
Tested as: GABA extracted from fermented, unpolished rice germ (15% GABA by weight), 300 mg GABA daily
We read the research behind this and none of it concluded that it works for this. That is a finding about the papers, not a verdict that it does nothing.
How much to take
300 mg