Question 1

can i take a kava kava supplement with a gaba supplement?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: GABA is the body's calming neurotransmitter. Taking GABA supplements helps promote stress relief and lowers anxiety so it can be sedating. Kava is also sedating. It is likely that if you take both you would be overly sedated. Talk to a naturopathic physician or Chinese medical doctor before combining these products.

Question 2

what is kava kava good for?

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Careful: Kava kava has been used for many psychiatric conditions, however the evidence is strongest for efficacy in treating anxiety. However there are significant  safety concerns including possible liver damage and even some deaths related to kava use.

Question 3

is l-theanine a gaba?

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No, not exactly: While structurally related to the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate, theanine only has weak affinity for the glutamate receptor on postsynaptic cells.[19] rather, its primary effect seems to increase the overall level of the brain inhibitory transmitter gaba.  Source:en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/theanine.

Question 4

what is a gaba reuptke inhibitor?

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Anti-convulsant: Some drugs that are used to treat seizures are GABA reuptake inhibitors. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and has an anti-seizure effect. These drugs reduce the reuptake of GABA into neurons and glia thereby increasing the amount of GABA available to interact with GABA receptors.

Question 5

can i take gaba, i'm 18 years old!

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GABA: Very safe; usual adult dose is 750 mg at bedtime since is a calming agent, can help with sleep; I use in adhd patients and have used safely in autism patients to help with insomnia.

Question 6

safe to take kava and valerian root?

Accepted Answer

Mostly: If you are not taking other medications and use proper doses, these may be safe.  Both are sedating and can cause reactions or possible allergy.  Valerian root may cause disturbed dreams and other side effects.  Kava has been associated with liver toxicity which may be due to the wrong part of the plant being used.  Use trusted sources that use the right part.  Kava root not stem or leaf.

Question 7

can gaba and st johns wort be combined?

Accepted Answer

GABA: No direct harmful effect that I am aware of.

Question 8

could i take gaba and klonpin at bedtimr?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions: Taking klonopin, (clonazepam) Gabapentin and effector at the same time may increase the side effects of drowsiness, dizziness and difficulty concentrating. It is important to check with your physician or pharmacist for the dosage and times that are appropriate to take your medicine.

Question 9

is it beneficial to take relora and gaba together?

Accepted Answer

Relora/GABA: Both supplements are reported to alleviate stress &amp; anxiety. Very limited data on interactions of both, hence I recommend against taking both.

Question 10

is it possible for you to take 5htp and gaba together?

Accepted Answer

Supplements : Are you treating yourself for depression and anxiety? The data is weak for these supplements. If they work for you, good. The combination is reasonable. However your doctor may have much more effective treatments.

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