So, what exactly is GABA?
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is your brain's primary calming chemical messenger. GABA helps reduce the tempo of signals in your brain that might otherwise become overwhelming. It supports a sense of balance, easing tension and helping you feel more present and in control. GABA is essential for calm thinking, muscle relaxation, and restful sleep.
How GABA shapes your state of mind
Think of the feeling after a deep breath, a warm hug, or the first sip of something calming. That’s GABA in action.
Neurons—your brain's tiny communication cells—pass messages to each other using special docking points called receptors. When GABA acts on these receptors, it helps quiet the conversation, making neurons less likely to pass on new messages. This slows down overactive messaging in the brain and helps produce feelings of composure, ease, and connection. Billions of these tiny exchanges happen every second, steering you toward a calm and sociable state of mind.
Understanding what GABA does and how it supports your brain’s balance can unlock a new way of unwinding—without resorting to substances that blunt or disrupt this delicate system.
The complex relationship between alcohol and GABA
The relaxation and sociability you feel after a drink? That’s GABA again. Alcohol works by amplifying the way GABA functions, making you feel calm, chatty, and less inhibited.
But alcohol is a blunt instrument. It doesn't just affect GABA—it interferes with many other neurotransmitter systems too, leading to impaired judgement, intoxication, and often a painful next day. Over time, alcohol use can even degrade your brain’s ability to regulate GABA naturally.
Beyond alcohol: A new way to enhance GABA
If you’ve ever searched how to increase GABA, here’s something important: it’s not about increasing levels of GABA in your brain—it’s about enhancing the effectiveness of the GABA your body already produces.
That’s what SENTIA Spirits are all about—giving you a smarter, more sophisticated way to work with your brain’s natural rhythm.
SENTIA Spirits was born from a radical idea by Professor David Nutt, a world-renowned expert on the brain, alcohol, and health policy—and a public advocate for informed, personal choice: What if we could precisely target the GABA system using natural compounds? The goal? To capture the desirable effects of alcohol—relaxation, connection, calm—without the downsides.
SENTIA Spirits contain a blend of natural active ingredients with a long history of use and modern scientific support for their ability to interact with the GABA system. These include:
- Magnolia Bark
- Hops
- Ashwagandha
- Chamomile
SENTIA Spirits: Crafted for connection
SENTIA Spirits are not just another range of non-alcoholic drinks. This is a new category entirely—plant based functional drinks designed to help you feel just right.
Whether you're hosting friends, easing into the evening, or winding down on your own, SENTIA Spirits are crafted for connection and calm.
Find Your Moment:
- GABA Red – for relaxation and connection
- GABA Black – for drive and focus
- GABA Gold – for uplift and social celebrations
Unwind, connect, and feel good, without compromising your clarity, wellness, or tomorrow.
