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What is GABA?

GABA is a neurotransmitter that plays an important role in behavior, cognition, and the body’s response to stress. Prescription medications and some supplements may help increase GABA.
GABA is one of the supplements patients ask me about a lot, often with looks of confusion on their faces. I think the confusion comes from the fact that GABA is both a chemical produced within the ...
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5 Health Benefits of GABA

Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid⁠–⁠a molecule that builds proteins⁠–⁠that can help with anxiety, depression, and stress. Side effects, especially at higher doses, may include drowsiness ...