What's the Buzz About GABA and Fake Alcohol?
Low levels or impaired functioning of GABA are associated with the etiology and maintenance of acute and chronic stress, anxiety disorders and sleep disturbances such as insomnia.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
GABA Labs is developing a synthetic alcohol alternative based on gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), known for its ability to induce relaxation and stress-relief
Another company, Amygdala, is developing an oral GABA-based drug to inhibit alcohol cravings by targeting similar brain receptors as alcohol
GABA is a powerful neurotransmitter that …
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