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gamma-aminobutyric acid

[ gam-uh uh-mee-noh-byoo-tir-ik, -am-uh-noh- ]

noun



gamma-aminobutyric acid

/ ˌɡæəəˌːəːʊˈɪɪ /

noun

  1. the full name for GABA
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

gamma-aminobutyric acid

/ ă′ə-ə-ŧ′nō-̅̅-îĭ,-ă′ə- /

  1. An amino acid occurring in the brain as a neurotransmitter that acts to inhibit the transmission of nerve impulses. Certain antianxiety drugs, called benzodiazepines, mimic the actions of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Chemical formula: C 4 H 9 NO 2 .
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of gamma-aminobutyric acid1

First recorded in 1960–65; amino- + butyric acid
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One reason: In the brain, alcohol acts on gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, a neurotransmitter that inhibits impulses between nerve cells and has a calming effect.

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Nature’s Bounty, a wellness company, promises a way for its customers to “find peace” in new ads for Stress Comfort gummies, which include ingredients such as gamma-aminobutyric acid, melatonin and lavender extract.

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Zenify creator Adam Rosenfeld formulated his drink with L-Theanine and gamma-Aminobutyric acid, or GABA, another amino acid that has been found to inhibit anxiety.

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Two of the most important ones are glutamate and gamma-aminobutyric acid, or Gaba.

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And CBD, a powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant, also increases gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that produces a calming effect when amplified.

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