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Phenibut

What is Phenibut?

Phenibut, also known as Phenyl Aminobutyric Acid, is a derivative of the naturally occurring inhibitory neurotransmitter γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA). [1]



History

Phenibut was discovered in the Soviet Union in the 1960s, and has since been used there to treat a wide range of ailments including post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and insomnia. [1]

Other Ingredient Information

Products containing Phenibut


The percentage represents the approximate total number of food products from UPC Food Search's data that contain the ingredient, "Phenibut".
The data is calculated from UPC Food Search's product data only, and is not meant to reflect all food products regionally or globally.

Source(s) Derived From

 Animal Sources

Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Phenibut - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Beta Phenyl Gamma Aminobutyric Acid

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  • Natural & Possibly Unsafe
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  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
  • Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Revision History

Action User Date/Time
Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchOctober 21, 2012 @ 8:51 PM

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