Posted by velaguff on July 31, 2002, at 20:48:53
In reply to Has anyone tried G.A.B.A.., posted by Gabbi on July 31, 2002, at 19:44:16
I've tried it. The trouble is, GABA doesn't pass that #$%&*# blood brain barrier. Some people think it has an effect, but I think it's the placebo effect. I tried a product from Russia called "Picamilone", that claimed to have a special formula in which GABA was bonded with some other molecule so that it WOULD pass the blood-brain barrier, but it did nothing for me. I've recently ordered (hasn't arrived yet from Europe) a product called "Gamalate", which makes similar claims. I'll let us all know if it works. I'm not really into "tranks", but most of us need something to relax sometimes, and "Demon Rum" is about all the Gov't allows us to have. Surely, there's something better? Besides, some people need a relaxant on a more sustained basis. Benzos are scheduled and addictive. More alternatives would be nice. I'm always looking!
> I read in a book that has been accurate (for me) in all its other alternate medicine advice, that G.A.B A is a non-addictive tranquilizer.
> It also said it can be used to withdraw from Benzodiazepines, because our brains' G.A.B.A. receptors are what the benzo's attach themselves to causing the tranquilizing effect
> I've not tried it as its not legal in Canada
> but if its effective I'd be willing to travel across the border.
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