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  1. Wikipedia: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid en.wikipedia.org - Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  2. Scholarpedia: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Information scholarpedia.org - Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid Information
  3. Insight Journal: GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) Neurotransmitter (Nov. 16, 2004)anxiety-and-depression-solutions.com - GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) Neurotransmitter
  4. ScienceDaily: Yoga May Elevate Brain GABA Levels, Suggesting Possible Treatment For Depression (May 22, 2007)sciencedaily.com - Yoga May Elevate Brain GABA Levels, Suggesting Possible Treatment For Depression
  5. NeuroGenesis: GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid) neurogenesis.com - GABA (Gamma-Amino Butyric Acid)
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Research Notes on GABA


Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid and neurotransmitter in the brain.1 It is responsible for inducing relaxation and sleep. It also regulates a person's anxiety.2

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  • It was first discovered to be an important part central nervous system in 1950.1
  • Alcohol effects GABA receptors.1
  • Stimulates the anterior pituitary, which leads to higher levels of human growth hormone.2

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Research Notes References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Insight Journal: GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) Neurotransmitter

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