What role does gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) play in the growth and development of children?
With the increasing attention of parents to height, short infants and those with slow growth and development are undergoing examinations, and during treatment, γ-aminobutyric acid will be used to promote height growth. Almost all parents are not very familiar with gamma-aminobutyric acid and have many questions. Today, let's talk about the role of gamma-aminobutyric acid in children's growth and development.
What is gamma-aminobutyric acid?
In 1950, gamma-aminobutyric acid was first discovered in the brain extracts of mammals, where its concentration is relatively high, but its physiological significance is still unclear.
In 1975, gamma-aminobutyric acid was officially recognized as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. The natural amino acids present in animals and plants mainly exist in the brain and spinal cord, with 30% to 50% of neurotransmitters widely distributed in mammals, crustaceans, plants, bacteria, fungi, and ferns. In 2009, the Ministry of Health included GABA as a new resource food.
1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid improves sleep quality
Under normal circumstances, deep body temperature begins to slowly decrease when falling asleep. Taking GABA before sleep can cause a rapid decrease in body temperature during sleep, shorten sleep time, guide sleep effectively, and extend sleep time by 60 minutes.
2. Gamma-aminobutyric acid and its stress-relieving ability
When the body lacks GABA, symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness, fatigue, insomnia, nightmares, pain intolerance, and low immunity may occur. Timely supplementation of GABA for people under stress, such as athletes, office workers, and students with heavy study pressure, can alleviate emotions and regulate physical and mental discomfort.
3. Gamma-aminobutyric acid and depression
Patients with depression have low levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid in their cerebrospinal fluid, and supplementing gamma-aminobutyric acid can enhance personal control over hostility, anger, and other emotions.
4. Gamma-aminobutyric acid and growth hormone secretion
Gamma-aminobutyric acid bidirectionally regulates growth hormone secretion, inhibits the secretion of growth-inhibiting hormones, promotes the release of hypothalamic GABA, increases growth hormone secretion, and promotes height growth. Gamma-aminobutyric acid improves symptoms in children with ADHD and reduces tics.
GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, and numerous clinical trials have shown it can effectively improve hyperactivity and spasm symptoms. Moreover, it has a good taste and minimal side effects.
In conclusion, gamma-aminobutyric acid is a new resource food that is very safe and has a wide range of physiological functions. It can promote height, regulate emotions, enhance stress-relief ability, improve attention, boost academic performance, and alleviate tic symptoms, showing broad application prospects in the field of children's growth and development. It adapts to the shift from a 'disease model' to a 'health model'.
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