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 GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter in central nervous system which is synthesised from glutamate in brain cells[1].

When GABA binds to its receptors in the synapse, it allows the influx of negatively charged chloride ions into the neurone which reduces the neurons excitability[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/news/GABA.html
  2. ↑ http://thebrain.mcgill.ca/flash/d/d_04/d_04_m/d_04_m_peu/d_04_m_peu.html
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