Compound Monograph

Gamma-aminobutyric acid

GABA, the principal inhibitory neurotransmitter of the mammalian central nervous system, which dampens neuronal excitability; it also occurs naturally in many plants.

Classification

Gamma-aminobutyric acid is one of the amino acids, part of the amino acids & proteins class. Amino acids, peptides, and proteins — including directly bioactive free amino acids and plant proteins.

Where Does It Come From? (3)

Gamma-aminobutyric acid is one of the amino acids, found in Astragalus, Tea and Tomato.