Sleep and GABA

GABA Ingredient Shows Sleep Benefits

GABA, Sleep

According to a past study, GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. 10 people with an average age of 37.7 years participated in this study.  The participants had a high probability of having a sleep disorder as measured by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).  The participants were given 112 mg of…

Depression and Probitoics

Probiotics Improve Mood in People on Antidepressants

Depression, Probiotics

According to a new study recently published in Translational Psychiatry, a daily Probiotic supplement may aid in decreasing depression in people taking a prescription antidepressant. Almost 50 people participated in this 31 day study performed on inpatients at the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel Switzerland.  21 participants were given a Probiotic in addition to their antidepressant…