Tea Education — GABA

What does GABA stand for and what is it about? GABA stands for Gama-AminoButyric Acid, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the developmentally mature mammalian central nervous system. It can be naturally produced in plants and animals. For example, GABA can be found in the seed, root, and tissue fluid of beans, and ginseng. In animals, GABA can mostly be found in the nervous system tissue, and its principal role is reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. What are GABA health benefits? Studies showed that GABA not only has a relaxation effect but also helps decrease anxiety (Abdou et al.,...