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Melatonin Isn’t Always the Best Solution for Restless Nights. Consider This Natural Sleep Aid Instead
Naturally found in certain foods, gamma-aminobutyric acid supplements might help if you struggle to fall asleep.
We tested botanical mood-boosting spirits for Dry January. Here’s what really happened
Looking for a buzz without the booze? Functional spirits promise just that, and more. We tried alcohol-free botanical spirits ...
Vitamin B6 is essential—but too much can be toxic: What to know to stay safe
In recent weeks, reports have been circulating about severe reactions in people who've taken over-the-counter vitamin B6 ...
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Why do some young people use Xanax recreationally? What are the risks?
They increase the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA reduces activity in the brain, producing feelings of ...
The Independent27d
This alcohol-free spirit actually makes you feel tipsy – here’s how
When you’re drinking an alcoholic beverage, those alcohol molecules bind to GABA receptors and cause the sedative, relaxing effects of GABA to be enhanced. Scientists (including Nutt ...
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How a common sedative drug could damage the heart at night
Scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus noticed a curious pattern: midazolam might be connected to ...
The Scientist15d
Why Do Some People Get Drunk Faster Than Others?
Alcohol suppresses excitatory signals while enhancing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. When GABA receptors are stimulated, they reduce neuron firing, ...
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Five emerging risks identified by EU scientists
EFSA networks contributing to emerging risks identification include the Emerging ... grade herbs containing molecules that work on the GABA system, which produces a state of relaxation.