Sleep is essential to all aspects of our well-being, from our mood and brain functions to our immune system, heart health and more. Despite how important a good night’s sleep is, many Americans struggle with insomnia. If you’ve tried nighttime yoga, journaling, melatonin and every other sleep remedy in the book, and you still can’t seem to knock out at night, there’s a supplement you might consider trying.
Enter gamma-aminobutyric acid or GABA.
It’s an amino acid, naturally found in the body, that promotes a calming effect. GABA is often taken as a dietary supplement, but it has a track record showing that it may be a good sleep aid alternative to melatonin. It affects only the early sleep stages and leaves you feeling more awake in the morning as a result (some people say popular sleep supplements like melatonin make them groggy). Although there’s limited research, small…
