There's a silver lining to all the discomfort: Once the misery leading up to menopause ends, many women report self-assertion and clarity of mind that eclipses what they experienced during their reproductive years. To be sure, some women don’t much feel perimenopause’s arrival, while other women continue to experience hot flashes and mood swings after menopause.
So what’s the deal with these intense effects? During perimenopause, women's estrogen levels drop, and that makes it hard for the brain to regulate body temperature, leading to flashes of heat, neuroscientist Lisa Mosconi explains. Stress eats away at estrogen levels too: When levels of our main stress hormone, cortisol, rise, estrogen levels lower, Mosconi notes.
The body also produces less progesterone during perimenopause. “Progesterone produces a metabolite that acts like GABA. GABA is very calming,” says Dr. Eldred Taylor, MD, coauthor of Are Your Hormones Making You Sick? “The lack can cause anxiety, irritability and difficulty sleeping in perimenopausal women.”
Many tools ease the downsides of this late-life stage, including mind-body practices such as yoga, which reduce the body’s stress response, lowering cortisol levels. This yields a two-fold benefit: balanced moods, thanks to increased relaxation, and reduced hot flashes. Also, “yoga can fill in for the lack of progesterone-producing GABA,” Taylor says.
Follow this gentle yoga sequence, which incorporates calming breath-work, to ease perimenopausal symptoms. Daily practice is most beneficial, but if that's not possible, just do it when you can.
Set up: Padded but firm surface, near a wall
Vitacost GABA Gamma - Aminobutyric Acid Description
Supports a relaxed state of mind and may promote healthy sleep*
What is GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)?
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is major neurotransmitter widely distributed throughout the central nervous system (CNS). It’s the most important and widespread inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain.*
GABA helps to prevent over-firing of nerve cells and decreases overall neuron activities in the CNS.* Over-firing can cause restlessness, spasmodic movements, irritability and anxiety.* GABA is also utilized by the brain to create tranquility and calmness through the brain’s metabolic processes.*
What are the key benefits of Vitacost® GABA Gamma - Aminobutyric Acid?
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Supports a relaxed state of mind*
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May promote healthy sleep*
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Supports smooth or “involuntary” muscle movement*
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Supports healthy resting growth hormone release after exercise*
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Appears to have a significant influence on the pituitary gland’s hormone secretion, primarily through its hypothalamic effect*
Vitacost® GABA Gamma - Aminobutyric Acid is a targeted wellness solution - just for you.
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Non-habit-forming and non-drowsy formula.*
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Each bottle contains 100 two-capsule servings.
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Extraordinary quality.
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Great value.
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Directions
As a dietary supplement for occasional sleeplessness†, take 2 capsules daily or as directed by a healthcare professional.
Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-86°F [15°-30°C]).
Free Of
Milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, fish, soy, gluten, titanium dioxide.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings per Container: 100
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
| GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric acid) | 1000 mg | * |
*Daily value not established.
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide.
Warnings
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