Gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA, is a neurotransmitter that slows down the brain by blocking nerve signaling. That might sound scary, but it’s an essential function that delivers a calming ...

Though there are reports of positive effects on stress and sleep, more thorough studies are needed to confirm these benefits ...

Insomnia, often stemming from stress or poor habits, can also arise from nutrient deficiencies like low magnesium, zinc, or ...

Supplement stacks have become a popular wellness trend, but does stacking GABA and L-theanine offer any anti-anxiety boost?

French researchers have revealed a selective GABA inverse agonist has restored cognitive function in a mouse model of Down's syndrome (DS) and has the potential to benefit humans. French ...

Alcohol enhances the inhibitory actions of the neurotransmitter GABA leading to impaired judgement. With frontal lobes ...

Sex-hormone derivatives called neurosteroids bind to several receptor types, including GABA A Rs. Maguire and Mody therefore set out to determine whether altered sensitivity of GABA A Rs for ...

Two common natural nootropics are Bacopa Monnieri, known to support memory and reduce anxiety, and Rhodiola Rosea, reputed ...

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