GABA | Imamother

amother

OP ↓

Today at 8:54 am

I'm wondering about giving my child GABA to assist with falling asleep and anxiety.
Did anyone try this? Was it helpful?

amother

Raspberry

Today at 8:57 am

Have not heard of this before
Is it melatonin based?

amother

↑ OP ↓

Today at 8:58 am

amother Alyssum wrote:

Yes, we use it. Very calming.

Can you tell me more?
What age child do you use it for? Are there any side effects, can we overdose on it?
Can you link what you use?

amother

↑ Alyssum ↓

Today at 9:02 am

amother Raspberry wrote:

Have not heard of this before
Is it melatonin based?

No, it's a different neurotransmitter.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Today at 9:02 am

amother Topaz wrote:

We used Serotrex. It helped a lot.

What is this?

amother

↑ Alyssum ↓

Today at 9:04 am

amother OP wrote:

Can you tell me more?
What age child do you use it for? Are there any side effects, can we overdose on it?
Can you link what you use?

Pharmagaba from thorne

Can have a paradoxical effect and increase hyperactivity, anxiety or agitation because it can convert easily to glutamate. Start low and slow. Give in the evening because it causes drowsiness.

amother

↑ OP

Today at 9:05 am

amother Alyssum wrote:

Thank you! I have so many questions, I really appreciate you answering!
When you say it was helpful, it helped only with sleep or also decreasing anxiety?
Did you work with a doctor?

amother

↑ Alyssum

Today at 9:07 am

amother OP wrote:

Thank you! I have so many questions, I really appreciate you answering!
When you say it was helpful, it helped only with sleep or also decreasing anxiety?
Did you work with a doctor?

Definitely made them sleepy but for my child only melatonin actually helped them fall asleep. Also less anxiety and agitation.
This wasn't given under the guidance of a practitioner though we've worked with several over the years.