Introduction. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord.

What does GABA stand for?

Introduction. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is an amino acid that serves as the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain and a major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the spinal cord.

Is GABA illegal?

In February 2012, The Jurga Report published the announcement that the ingredient GABA had been declared a forbidden substance under USEF rules. Not only is GABA on the USEF list, but any product that contains it should not be used.