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Naturally found in certain foods, gamma-aminobutyric acid supplements might help if you struggle to fall asleep.

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They increase the neurotransmitter gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). GABA reduces activity in the brain, producing feelings of ...

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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Scientists from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus noticed a curious pattern: midazolam might be connected to ...

However, selective GABA medicines do have potential side effects, which are usually mild and include: Memory disturbances Behavior changes prior to sleep Hallucinations Ambien and other medicines ...

The inclusion of amino acids like L-Theanine helps to induce an alert state of relaxation without drowsiness, while GABA and glycine soothe the effects of excitatory neurotransmitters. One of the ...

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