Question 1

Does this product have Magnesium Stearate? It destroys cell membranes.

Accepted Answer

Thorne Research does not use Magnesium Stearate in any of their products.

Question 2

What exactly and precisely is the difference between pharmagaba, and any bulk gaba which can be purchased at about 1/10 the cost-volume ratio?

Accepted Answer

"PharmaGABA™ is naturally-sourced, bioidentical GABA (gamma-ami­nobutyric acid). It is made via a process where the amino acid glutamic acid (glutamate) is fermented using Lactobacillus hilgardii, the beneficial bacteria also used to ferment many foods including the vegetables in kimchi."  
Studies with synthetic GABA have shown that it is not clinically effective. It may not be able to bind to receptor sites like natural GABA due to minor differences in shape. Bio-identical means the same shape as the natural biological form. (Unlike the synthetic form.)

Question 3

How does this cross blood brain barrier?

Accepted Answer

The existing research on the ability of GABA to cross the blood-brain barrier is contradictory.  Some studies conclude that GABA does cross the blood-brain barrier and other studies conclude that it doesn't. Thorne believes the form of GABA contained in PharmaGABA is effective in being able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Question 4

Where is the gaba sourced from? any materials from china?

Accepted Answer

Because it is proprietary and confidential business information, Thorne does not disclose the country of origin of its raw materials. Thorne tells us: "Thorne Research sources its ingredients from around the world, including China. However, what is much more important than the country of origin of an ingredient is the testing that is done on that ingredient when it is received by the manufacturer. Thorne Research does not rely on the Certificate of Origin from an ingredient supplier. Instead, Thorne Research tests every single ingredient in our own in-house laboratory, regardless of the ingredient's country of origin, to verify the ingredient's identification, purity, and quality."

ASIN	B001904F74
ASIN	B001904F74
Best Sellers Rank	#66,088 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) #6,811 in Chyawanprash
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (862)
Date First Available	9 August 2012
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5.3 x 5.3 x 9.4 Centimeters
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5.3 x 5.3 x 9.4 Centimeters
Item Weight	45.4 g
Item Weight	45.4 g
Item part number	SP652-R
Item part number	SP652-R
Manufacturer	Thorne Research
Manufacturer	Thorne Research
Net Quantity	60.00 Count
Net Quantity	60.00 Count
Product Dimensions	5.31 x 5.31 x 9.45 cm; 45.36 g
Product Dimensions	5.31 x 5.31 x 9.45 cm; 45.36 g

Research, PharmaGABA-100, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

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