GABA DABA doo: GABA, Anxiety, and Mental Health
Thu, Jul 10
|Indian Wells
Dr. Peter speaking about the neurotransmitter GABA at the American Association of Naturopathic Medicine (AANP) Conference in Palm Springs, California.
Time & Location
Jul 10, 2025, 7:00 AM PDT – Jul 13, 2025, 3:00 PM PDT
Indian Wells, 44400 Indian Wells Ln, Indian Wells, CA 92210, USA
About the event
GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) is the most calming substance in the body and the brain. It is carefully made by the nervous system and may be the most important neurotransmitter for good mood and for feeling calm. Join Dr. Peter Bongiorno as he explores how this neurotransmitter is produced in the brain. He will review how the GABA receptor works, how GABAergic drugs (for anxiety and sleeping) work, and which conditions ( like anxiety, insomnia and depression) that are caused by low GABA levels. Dr. Peter will discuss the concerns with using drugs that affect the GABA receptor (like benzodiazepines, sleep medications, alcohol and barbituates) He’ll then take you through natural ways to support GABA naturally using foods, lifestyle, and supplements to optimally help mood, sleep and health.
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about the GABA molecule and how is it produced
2. Understand the GABA receptor structure and function
3. Identify conditions associated with low GABA
4. Discuss medications that affect the GABA receptor
5. Learn which natural lifestyle, food and supplemental supports can naturally raise GABA.