Peer Reviewed Research: Functional Alternatives to Alcohol, Nutrients (2022)

Functional Alternatives to Alcohol is a peer-reviewed scientific paper by Professor David Nutt and members of the GABA Labs Science Team. It asks: what if we could understand the relaxed, sociable effects people want from alcohol, without alcohol?

The paper looks at how alcohol interacts with the brain’s GABA system. It explores how botanical and synthetic approaches can play a role in alcohol alternatives. The paper explains the scientific thinking behind SENTIA: a functional botanical drink designed by the GABA Labs science team. Curious about alcohol-free spirits, mindful drinking or what a GABA spirit is? The paper offers an accessible introduction to the science behind SENTIA.