5 Ways to Improve Your Mental Health and Overcome Insomnia by Optimizing This Little-Known System in Your Brain
If you struggle with anxiety, insomnia, or brain fog, your GABA/Glutamate system might be out of whack.
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3 min readMar 4, 2024
Do you often struggle with anxiety, insomnia, or brain fog?
These symptoms may be more than just hurdles — they could signal an unbalanced GABA-glutamate system.
An unbalanced GABA-glutamate system can lead to:
1) Anxiety and/or Depression
GABA is often associated with calming effects, so a deficiency may contribute to increased anxiety. On the other hand, an excess of glutamate may contribute to symptoms of depression.
2) Insomnia or Sleep Disturbances
GABA is involved in promoting relaxation and sleep, so an imbalance may contribute to difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
3) Difficulty Concentrating and Memory Issues
Both GABA and glutamate play a role in cognitive function, and an imbalance may affect concentration, memory, and overall cognitive performance.
