GABA

  1. The What

    1. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

    2. Slows down brain by blocking specific signals in your CNS

    3. Most common inhibitory neurotransmitter

      1. Block/prevent chemical signals to decrease stimulation to nerve cells

  2. What it Do

    1. Good Things

      1. Reduces stress

      2. Relieves anxiety

      3. Improves sleep

    2. Too Little GABA

      1. Anxiety/Mood disorders, schizophrenia, autism, depression, epilepsy/seizures

    3. Too Much GABA

      1. High blood pressure, insomnia, diabetes