Gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)
Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a naturally occurring non-protein amino acid widely distributed in plants and animals.
In the human body, GABA is an important inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system,
and about 50% of the synaptic sites of the central nervous system use GABA as a transmitter.
It plays an important role in the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, thalamus, basal ganglia and cerebellum,
and has a regulatory role in many functions of the body.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid
CAS number 56-12-2
Molecular weight 103.120
Density 1.1±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling point 248.0±23.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular formula C4H9NO2
Melting point 195-204ºC
Flash point 103.8±22.6 °C
Function of GABA
1.Promote sleep:
GABA can improve sleep quality, extend deep sleep time, shorten the time to fall asleep, and effectively improve sleep quality.
It helps you sleep by inhibiting nerve conduction and making you feel calm and stable.
2.Peace of mind:
GABA also has some calming effects on nerves, which can slow down psychological stress and regulate emotions.
3.Protection of liver and kidney:
GABA has a certain improvement and protection effect on liver and kidney, and has a certain hangover function and detoxification function.
4.Reduce blood ammonia:
GABA can inhibit the decarboxylation of glutamate, reduce blood ammonia, and thus improve liver function.
5.Promote brain metabolism and memory:
GABA can improve the activity of glucose phosphatase, promote brain tissue metabolism and restore brain cell function, improve memory .
6.Improve liver and kidney function and blood pressure:
In addition to the above functions, GABA has the effect of improving liver and kidney function and lowering blood pressure .
7.As a food-grade substance application:
GABA is widely used in medicine, food health care and agriculture and other industries, has been listed by the United States FDA,
Japan and other countries as a recognized food grade substance for relieving pressure sleep .
8.Synergies with other ingredients:
GABA, when combined with L-theanine, can show better sleep-enhancing effects, including reduced sleep latency and increased sleep duration.
Application of GABA
GABA is used in a wide range of foods and can be added to beverages, cocoa products,
chocolate and chocolate products, confectionery, baked goods,
puffed foods and other places.
Gamma-aminobutyric acid added products already on the market include
Wahaha gamma-aminobutyric acid soda,
gamma-aminobutyric acid chewable tablets, gamma-aminobutyric acid collagen
gamma-aminobutyric acid oral solution and other products
