GABA

Scientific Name: Gamma-aminobutyric acid (C4H9NO2).

GABA is a non-essential amino acid and a neurotransmitter that is found in the central nervous system and in the retina. 

It is inhibitory in the brain that binds to receptors in the plasma membrane of neurons, opening the ion channels to allow negatively charged chloride ions into the cell and positively charged potassium ions out of the cell.

Origin: Organisms synthesize GABA from glutamate, using L-glutamic acid decarboxylase (an enzyme) and pyridoxal phosphate as cofactors. 

While glutamate is an excitatory neurotransmitter, the product of this conversion is GABA, an inhibitory one (inhibits the number of neurons firing within the brain).

Sources of GABA: In a pure form, GABA is a powder, which can be dissolved into liquid as an injectable fluid or inserted into a capsule to form a slow release pill treatment.

Home Remedies using Gaba:

Benefits and Uses of GABA:

GABA is used by the body to block the transmission of impulses from one cell to another in the nervous system, thus preventing the over firing of nerve cells.

GABA can also increase growth hormone factors within the body.

Because it is believed to induce a tranquility on individuals with abnormally high rates of manic behavior and acute agitation.

GABA is often used as treatment for brain metabolism, as well as for hypertension and epilepsy. 

In combination with inositol and nicotinamide, it can block anxiety and stress impulses from reaching the motor centers within the brain and can be used as a tranquilizer without addictive properties.

Side Effects of GABA:

It is believed that, because GABA can be found in the hippocampus, an area of the brain involved in memory formation, signals from GABA can interfere with registration and consolidation during the formation of memories.

Additional Information for GABA:

In the raising and treatment of crops, GABA can be used as a pesticide that can be sprayed directly onto plants and into the soil, and it can coat grapes to prevent the formation of powdery mildew. 

It can also inhibit several other crop diseases.