gamma-aminobutyric acid
noun
gam·ma-ami·no·bu·tyr·ic acid
ˌga-mə-ə-ˌmē-(ˌ)nō-byü-ˈtir-ik- 
ˌga-mə-ˌa-mə-(ˌ)nō-
: an amino acid C4H9NO2 that is a neurotransmitter which induces inhibition of postsynaptic neurons
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Common neurotransmitters include serotonin, epinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Magnesium binds with a chemical messenger in our brains called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAMA), which then signals to our nervous system to relax.
—Audrey Noble, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024
Herbal teas like valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile act on the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to facilitate and improve sleep quality.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
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Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
Common neurotransmitters include serotonin, epinephrine, dopamine, acetylcholine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
—Smita Patel, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Magnesium binds with a chemical messenger in our brains called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAMA), which then signals to our nervous system to relax.
—Audrey Noble, Allure, 13 Sep. 2024
Herbal teas like valerian root, lemon balm, and chamomile act on the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) to facilitate and improve sleep quality.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 10 July 2024
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gamma-aminobutyric acid
noun
gam·ma-ami·no·bu·tyr·ic acid
variants
also γ-aminobutyric acid
: an amino acid C4H9NO2 that is a neurotransmitter that induces inhibition of postsynaptic neurons
called also GABA
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