GABA oolong

The Japanese originally “discovered” GABA tea and have long recognized the health benefits of it as a key source of GABA.  In fact, it has almost become a staple part of the Japanese diet. Oolong heals the body as well as the spirit: it may aid in weight loss by lifting the metabolic rate, and it is believed to lower stress hormones when enjoyed daily.

GABA is short for gamma-aminobutyric acid - the most abundant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. GABA is an amino acid, classified as a neurotransmitter and helps induce relaxation and sleep. It balances the brain by inhibiting over-excitation. GABA contributes to motor control, vision, and many other cortical functions. Anxiety is also regulated by GABA. Some drugs that increase the level of GABA in the brain are used to treat epilepsy and to calm the trembling of people suffering from Huntington’s disease. GABA also stimulates the anterior pituitary, leading to higher levels of Human Growth Hormone or "HGH". Human Growth Hormone contributes significantly to muscle growth and also prevents the creation of fat cells. Adults over the age of 40 begin to experience depletion of HGH which may contribute to sleep disturbances or interupted sleeping patterns. 

GABA tea is made naturally by exposing the tea leaves to nitrogen – instead of oxygen – during the oxidation process.  The result is a heavily oxidized oolong tea (approximately 70-80%) that has a pleasant, slightly sweet taste, almost more like a black tea flavor than a regular oolong.

Price per 25gr