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Gamma Amino Butyric Acid

What is Gamma Amino Butyric Acid (GABA)?

Gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) is  the chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system. [1]


History

In 1883, Gamma-aminobutyric acid was first synthesized and was first known only as a plant and microbe metabolic product. Not until 1950 was GABA discovered as a part of the mammalian central nervous system. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Gamma Amino Butyric Acid


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Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Gamma-aminobutyric acid - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 GABA
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid

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Revision History

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchJanuary 30, 2009 @ 11:43 PM

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