You have made the first step towards cutting out alcohol from your life.
Desistal is designed to help you tackle your biggest fears when it comes to quitting or cutting down on alcohol.
Before cutting out alcohol, you may have fears that the following may occur:
- Reawakening of emotions that were previously numbed by alcohol
- Irritability and restlessness
- Heightened anxiety
- Fear of failure and relapse
- Losing friends & navigating social situations
How altering GABA can help you with alcohol cravings
What is GABA?
GABA is a neurotransmitter that humans create naturally. GABA acts as a “mental relaxant”, reducing neuronal activity in the brain and central nervous system. It is also known for regulating the sleep/wake cycle.
When a person has optimal levels of GABA, they get the following effects:
- Relaxation
- Calmness
- Sound Sleep
- Alleviation of Pain
- Balanced Mood
- Regulation of Excitability
Low GABA leads to cravings
In those who are deficient in GABA, feelings of anxiety, stress, and worry can be common symptoms, leading to alcohol cravings.
Alcohol targets GABA receptors and mimics the effect of this neurotransmitter, helping to relax your mind/body deeply.
The relationship between alcohol and GABA
The brain has a highly intelligent way of preventing the overstimulation of neurotransmitters and maintaining balance. For example, when alcohol intake is high, to avoid an excessive accumulation of GABA, receptor response is dampened (diminished, decreased, reduced).
This means that over time, you’ll need more of the substance to provide the same effect, which may lead to potential addiction and alcohol dependency.
How Does GABA Deficiency Manifest?
Over time, alcohol can cause down-regulation of GABA receptors, resulting in low GABA levels. It’s not the only way GABA is depleted; for example, stress and diet can play a part.
This is what happens when you drink alcohol
There is a major link between GABA deficiency and alcohol use.
It’s a vicious relationship that can cause and be affected by the other. For example, someone with a GABA deficiency in their brain may have intense cravings for drinking alcohol every evening after work.
After learning more about your brain and GABA, you will see why Desistal supplements have helped thousands of people.
- Alcohol depresses the nervous system, and counters this by boosting GABA (a calming neurotransmitter) and reducing glutamate (an alertness chemical), creating temporary relaxation.
- The brain compensates by reversing these levels, resulting in increased anxiety and stress once the alcohol wears off.
- While you might feel calm initially, the brain triggers a surge in glutamate (the “wired” chemical) afterwards, which creates heightened anxiety, racing thoughts, and sleep disruption.
- Regular alcohol consumption causes the brain to adapt by reducing its natural ability to regulate stress, creating a reliance on alcohol to feel calm.
How Desistal can help cravings
Desistal’s main ingredient is a potent nootropic herb called Bacopa Monnieri. Typically used as a memory aid, Bacopa Monnieri helps to reduce the negative symptoms associated with quitting alcohol by supporting brain function, reducing stress levels and enhancing mood and temperament.
Studies suggest that Bacopa monnieri acts as a natural nootropic and adaptogen that increases GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) levels in the brain, promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, and enhancing stress resilience. It works by modulating GABAergic activity and upregulating GABA receptors, thereby helping balance neuronal excitation and providing a calming effect.
Desistal contains 2 potent nootropics that work to increase your NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide is the main metabolite required for cell function, which is negatively affected by alcohol). This powerful combination helps support brain function, maintain balance and reduce the negative side effects associated with post alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
These effects can be extremely beneficial when trying to curb cravings for alcohol.
ACV provides a natural source of acetate to provide energy to the brain without alcohol. It can aid healthy digestion, support overall mental wellbeing via serotonin, which stabilises our mood, sleep cycle, positive mental attitude and sense of happiness
MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) is a unique type of fat that is transported straight to the liver, where it is metabolised to produce ketones, known to raise the NAD+/NADH Ratio in the brain. This counterbalances the negative effects of withdrawal by acting as a replacement for the alcohol your brain has been using for energy and helps restore balance to your mind and body.