Phenibut

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Also known as:  Citrocard;  Fenibut;  Gabatropin;  Noofen;  Noophen;  Phenigamma;  Phenybut

 

Description

Phenibut is a modified form of Gamma Aminobutyric Acid (GABA), which crosses the Blood-Brain Barrier more effectively than GABA.

 

Health Benefits of Phenibut

Metabolism

 Phenibut may increase Stamina under high-heat conditions.  [1]

 

Nervous System

 Phenibut may be useful for the treatment of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome.  [2]

 Phenibut may alleviate Anxiety.  [3]

 Phenibut activates GABAb Receptors (it functions as a GABAb Receptor Agonist) and also (to a lesser extent) activates GABAa Receptors.  [4]

 Phenibut may alleviate Insomnia.  [5]

 Phenibut may be useful for the treatment of Fear, Phobias & Stage Fright and Stage-Fright.  [6]

 Phenibut may reduce the toxic effects of excessive Stress and may inhibit the elevation of Glucocorticoids (such as Cortisol) that occur during periods of excessive Stress.  [7]

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