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Gamma aminobutyric acid, required as an inhibitory neurotransmitter to block the transmission of an impulse from one cell to another in the central nervous system, which prevents over-firing of the nerve cells. It is used to treat both epilepsy and hypertension.<\/p>\n

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The main calming (inhibitory) neurotransmitter in the CNS and it inhibits (or blocks) neuronal activity. Boosting its action induces feelings of calm and reduces anxiety. Benzodiazepine antianxiety drugs and a number of calming plants act to increase the efficiency of GABA (by modulating the GABAA receptor and via other mechanisms).<\/p>\n

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