Does quercetin raise GABA? Investigating the Flavonoid's Complex Effects on Neurotransmission
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Despite anecdotal reports associating quercetin with calming effects, scientific research presents a more complex picture, with multiple studies showing that quercetin does not raise GABA levels and, in fact, acts as a negative modulator for GABA-A receptors. The flavonoid's anxiolytic properties are instead attributed to alternative pathways, such as modulating inflammation and regulating the HPA axis.
