Does GABA Stop Intrusive Thoughts? A Closer Look at the Science
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In a 2017 study published in *Nature Communications*, researchers discovered that higher concentrations of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the hippocampus correlated with a greater ability to control intrusive thoughts. This groundbreaking finding established a neurochemical link between the brain's main inhibitory neurotransmitter and our capacity to suppress unwanted mental content.
