Seminal Lecture on GABA

Course overview

What you will study

This course examines the neurophysiology of inhibitory signaling with a focus on gamma-aminobutyric acid, neuronal excitability, stress response, anxiety, sleep, and cognitive performance. It reviews GABA synthesis, receptor subtypes, hyperpolarization mechanisms, and practical strategies to support GABAergic tone while minimizing sedation and dependency risk.

Learning objectives

Key learnings

• Apply principles of inhibitory-excitatory neurotransmitter balance to identify patients with impaired GABAergic signaling.
• Differentiate GABA-A and GABA-B receptor mechanisms to guide therapeutic strategies.
• Integrate metabolic and nutritional considerations, including GABA synthesis cofactors, into individualized treatment approaches.
• Select GABAergic modulation strategies that reduce excessive neuronal firing while minimizing impairment, sedation, and dependency risk.

Credit and completion

Post-course quiz required.

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