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Located in gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) are receptors called GABAA receptors. The inhibitory effect of GABA is regulated by these GABAA receptors, which cause there to be less excitatory stimuli in the brain. The sedating and calming effect of GABA is due to these special receptors. One’s muscle tone and susceptibility to seizure is also affected by GABA. Many anti-depression … [Read more...] about GABAA Receptors

There are many neurotransmitters in the brain, and their function is to transmit signals between neurons. GABA’s role in the brain is as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter – it counteracts the effects of neurotransmissions which reduces brain activity and thus promotes relaxation. Those who have low levels of GABA in their brain cannot keep their excitatory … [Read more...] about GABA’s Role in the Brain

A GABA sublingual supplement differs in ingestion method from others in that you keep it placed under the tongue or wedged between your cheeks and gums as opposed to chewing or swallowing it. Very quickly it will begin to dissolve in the mouth, providing a steady stream of gamma-aminobutyric acid in small amounts. The creators of the GABA sublingual supplement have stated that … [Read more...] about What Are GABA Sublingual Supplements