Can Taking GABA Help a Hangover? Understanding the Neurochemical Rebound
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Alcohol consumption acutely enhances the inhibitory effects of the neurotransmitter GABA in the brain, creating initial feelings of calm and relaxation. This effect, however, is followed by a hyperexcitable 'rebound' state, which leads many to wonder: can taking GABA help a hangover?
