All we’re trying to do is give them something that will do what they want, but with very, very reduced risks of harm.’ The team at GABAlabs have taken several lifetimes worth of expertise in psychopharmacology, neuroscience, bioprospecting and biochemistry and put it to the problem of creating an alternative to alcohol that actually works. But Sentia doesn’t “contain” GABA in that sense, because getting GABA down your throat, on to your intestinal tract and then into your bloodstream isn’t going to get it into your brain—that’s not how this works. Sentia doesn’t try to look like anything other than itself. It’s not an alcohol-free version of something else so it doesn’t come in a lookalike bottle, it is an original. Sentia contains compounds that pass from your intestines and into your blood—and compounds that help that happen. The real magic is how these substances then trigger the release of GABA in your brain. It’s your brain that creates the GABA that matters. What Sentia is Made From The team at GABAlabs have scoured humanity’s extensive pharmacopeia and identified a plethora of naturally occurring GABAergic plants, plants that enhance the effects of GABA release, and plants that enhance the uptake of these from your gut to your bloodstream and then to your brain. That’s what Alcohol does.

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For more information about the name change or to learn more about GABA Labs please visit: www.gabalabs.comProduced via a unique, proprietary process, requiring cutting edge equipment and advanced skills, SENTIA is made for its effects and not just for flavour. Sentia is a non-alcoholic drink made of a licensed, ‘Botanical GABAergic Blend’ from Nutt’s team at GABA Labs. These are really exciting drinks and I highly recommend trying them if you are sober curious or looking for a real alternative to alcohol - you won't be disappointed.

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So to raise that money and develop the concept, we started looking for botanical ingredients that would work in a similar way to GABA. We identified four plants that in combination, and with uptake enhancers, produced this effect. On the plus side, Sentia’s been found to improve sleep in some people and you don’t get the munchies – which means no more 3am kebabs. will see the ‘No and Low space’ expand into interesting territory… ‘No and Low’ has become a functional sector where mindful drinkers can opt-in and socialise with sophisticated drinks choices that add proven holistic benefits to their wellbeing.” Is SENTIA healthy? Most people drink alcohol to become more sociable and more relaxed. They want to take away that social inhibition, that anxiety, that slight uncertainty about how people are going to react to you. A bottle of 0 per cent beer does not do that.” (in English) GABA Labs is now raising investment to support the regulatory process for their synthetic ingredients, and to develop further their bioprospecting program into plant-based molecules using AI-based techniques.Alcohol Change UK reports a steady rise in non-drinkers between the ages of 16 and 24, and the non-profit predicted that 6.5 million people would take part in Dry January this month. That’s up from 3.9 million in 2020, and just 4,000 when the concept launched in 2013. The main calming transmitter in your brain is called GABA [gamma-Aminobutyric acid]. Alcohol enhances GABA, which is why it relaxes you and makes you more convivial. It sounds like something from a sci-fi, but a drink like this has been invented. You can buy it online right now. None of the ingredients in Sentia has been shown to be addictive. With alcohol-free drinks in general, there is the slight possibility of a triggering effect in some susceptible people. Forget living on lime cordial or soda water, companies are now producing drinks that give you a buzz but without the alcohol.” (in English)