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Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) adm... - 0 views

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    Abstract The effect of orally administrated γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) on relaxation and immunity during stress has been investigated in humans. Two studies were conducted. The first evaluated the effect of GABA intake by 13 subjects on their brain waves. Electroencephalograms (EEG) were obtained after 3 tests on each volunteer as follows: intake only water, GABA, or L-theanine. After 60 minutes of administration, GABA significantly increases alpha waves and decreases beta waves compared to water or L-theanine. These findings denote that GABA not only induces relaxation but also reduces anxiety. The second study was conducted to see the role of relaxant and anxiolytic effects of GABA intake on immunity in stressed volunteers. Eight acrophobic subjects were divided into 2 groups (placebo and GABA). All subjects were crossing a suspended bridge as a stressful stimulus. Immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels in their saliva were monitored during bridge crossing. Placebo group showed marked decrease of their IgA levels, while GABA group showed significantly higher levels. In conclusion, GABA could work effectively as a natural relaxant and its effects could be seen within 1 hour of its administration to induce relaxation and diminish anxiety. Moreover, GABA administration could enhance immunity under stress conditions.
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Relaxation and immunity enhancement effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) administr... - 0 views

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    In conclusion, GABA could work effectively as a natural relaxant and its effects could be seen within 1 hour of its administration to induce relaxation and diminish anxiety. Moreover, GABA administration could enhance immunity under stress conditions.
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L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological... [Biol Psychol. 2007] - PubMed result - 0 views

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    L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses.
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Medicinal benefits of green tea: Part I. Review of noncancer health benefits. [J Altern... - 0 views

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    Green tea contains a unique set of catechins that possess biological activity in antioxidant, anti-angiogenesis, and antiproliferative assays potentially relevant to the prevention and treatment of various forms of cancer. Although there has been much focus on the biological properties of the major tea catechin epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) and its antitumor properties, tea offers other health benefits; some due to the presence of other important constituents. Characteristics unrelated to the antioxidant properties of green and black teas may be responsible for tea's anticancer activity and improvement in cardiac health and atherosclerosis. Theanine in green tea may play a role in reducing stress. Oxidized catechins (theaflavins in black tea) may reduce cholesterol levels in blood. Synergistic properties of green tea extracts with other sources of polyphenolic constituents are increasingly recognized as being potentially important to the medicinal benefits of black and green teas. Furthermore, due to presumed antioxidant and antiaging properties, tea is now finding its way into topical preparations. Each of these aspects is surveyed.
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Stress-modifying constituents of Ocimum sanctum (holy basil, or tulsi) - 0 views

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    A look at the active psychopharmacolgical properties of India's most sacred plant. James A. (Jim) Duke. Journal of Alternative and Complementaries. February 2008, Vol. 14, No. 1: 5-8.
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Herbal Medicine Materia Medica: Valerian - 1 views

  • In one study Valerian produced a significant decrease in subjectively evaluated sleep scores and an improvement in sleep quality.
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  • Much research has centered on its effects upon smooth muscle, demonstrating that it is a powerful and safe muscle relaxant. It can be safely used in muscle cramping, uterine cramps and intestinal colic
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  • Dosage:
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  • always useful, provided that the single dose is
  • 2.5-5ml (l/2 - l teaspoonful )
  • Over dosage is highly unlikely, even with very much larger doses.
  • For situations of extreme stress where a sedative or muscle relaxant effect is need fast, the single dose of one teaspoonful may be repeated two or three times at short intervals.
  • The dried herb is prepared as an infusion
  • Two teaspoons of the dried herb are used for each cup of tea
  • cold infusion may be used:
  • a glass of cold water is poured over two teaspoons of valerian root and left to stand for 8-l0 hours.
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