γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a non-protein amino acid widely present in animals, plants and microorganisms. It is an important central nervous system inhibitory neurotransmitter with good water solubility and thermal stability. At present, it widely used in medicine, food, health products, medical beauty, feed, agriculture and other fields.
GABA standard (QB/T5633.7-2022) officially implemented on April 1, 2023. The China National Light Industry Council proposed the standard. It is under the jurisdiction of the National Food Industry Standardization Technical Committee (SAC/TC64).
Product classification:
According to different application fields, there are 4 categories of γ-aminobutyric acid(GABA) products: food processing, daily chemical, agricultural and feed.
In medical applications:
It can effectively promote blood vessel expansion, lower blood pressure, and can be used to treat Parkinson’s and epilepsy, and prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s;
In the field of food and health products:
It can inhibit nerves, regulate various metabolic activities of the body, and has the functions of anti-anxiety, calming nerves, and helping sleep;
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) as a feed additive:
It can prevent convulsions, lower blood pressure, enhance brain activity, protect liver and kidney;
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the field of agriculture:
As a clear ion transport regulator, it can promote the absorption of key nutrients by plants, and has outstanding effects in maintaining, stabilizing and increasing production.
In recent years, γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) has been gradually applied to regulate plant growth, especially under stress conditions. In plants, GABA acts as a metabolite and a signal substance. Participates in the pH regulation of plants. The regulation of C/N balance by energy substances. And the regulation of defense systems. GABA can improve the resistance of plants under adversity. And it has the effect of promoting plant reproductive growth and vegetative growth.
