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A main tenent of Dan Brown's latest book is that low GABA levels expand consciousness.

Low GABA levels actually relate to mood disorders, insomnia, and even suicidality.

"The Secret of Secrets" is a fast-paced, fun read—but don't believe the science behind it.

Dan Brown’s latest thriller, The Secret of Secrets , follows neuroscientist Katherine Solomon as she reports how low GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the nervous system , expands consciousness. She states in her research that low levels of GABA enable things like telepathy , remote viewing, and more. She explains that on our deathbeds, we experience a precipitous drop in GABA, revealing to us what lies beyond. Her science leads to a mind-bending cat-and-mouse chase around the most beautiful parts of Prague

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