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What is the definition or description of: gaba?
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Calming Supplement.: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (also known as gaba)is used as a supplement for its calming effects.
Answered 12/7/2012
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The principal inhibitory neurotransmitter in the Central Nervous System. Many drugs used for anxiety, epilepsy, alcohol addiction, and some anesthetic drugs are GABA agonists (promote the effect of GABA). The use of these agents requires a thorough knowledge of the biochemistry of GABA
Answered 4/24/2023
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