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What does GABA stand for?

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid


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Samples in periodicals archive:
Even without that exclusivity, it is debuting a new drink called Jones GABA, which has gamma-aminobutyric acid, a popular ingredient in Japan that Jones says improves "mental focus, balance and clarity, while reducing stress.
Soellner and Nunez tested the cells' responses to various chemicals that brain cells use to communicate, such as the neurotransmitters gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate.
The importance of glutamate, glycine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid transport and regulation in manganese, mercury and lead neurotoxicity.
The researchers attribute his improvement to increased brain production of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
1,3,4,7) Anticonvulsants and Other Mechanisms of Action Benzodiazepines bind to gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) A receptors to enhance the inhibitory effects of GABA.
Luo recorded these signals before and after administering a drug that mimics gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a natural brain chemical that keeps nerves from overfiring.
REM complex is made up of three potent actives - Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) for encouraging muscle relaxation, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a sulfur donor for enhancing penetration and reducing inflammation, and Vitamin C and its derivatives.
Treatment with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a neurotransmitter that inhibits neuron firing, dampened Hcrt/Orx neurons' activity.

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