"I'm thinking of trying GABA itself - but it might not cross the blood brain barrier.

== It is cheap, try it! It and/or glutamine have been almost magical for a close female friend, especially along with adrenal support.

== Of course it does not work for everyone. If you have MCS, you'l likely want to start with low doses several times per day and work up to useful levels.

"I'm also thinking of trying L glutamine but I'm worried that this may just end up in more glutamate and that it won't convert to GABA.

== I think B6 encourages it to convert towards GABA.

== Don't forget magnesium especially glycinate form and epsom salt--Mg sulfate. Sulfate is involved in breakdown of some chemicals that tend to amp us up.

I've been taking Gaba capsules for about 6 weeks and it has been nothing short of a miracle. the brain is clearer and I actually get to sleep for more than an hour at a time.

I have been taking Theanine for 2 weeks and see no result good or bad. When I researched it I found that some companies are just filling the capsules with pure rice powder. No theanine. the one I have been taking has supposedly been tested and is as described on the label. So I don't know why it doesn't work.

But the GABA is a great thing. I started taking it for problems with muscle function. My psoas muscle was basically froze up and the pain was horrendous.
The first capsule ended the pain and I got the bonus of sleep. It also seems to put the parasites in a bad mood and makes them easier to kill.
No side effects yet.

Phenibut was studied for Russian cosmonauts, it increased GABA while they spent long periods in space.

Though I read it can develop a tolerance, and that L theanine from green tea is a better safer option.

I also need this for anxiety, and theanine isn't really as strong. I might try phenibut for temporary use when my anxiety flares.