Sentia Red Gaba Spirit: 50cl Vegan Gluten-Free Non-Alcoholic Beverage Fair Trade Certified 0% ABV Caffeine Free

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Sentia is an alcohol-free Spirit, comprising GABA Labs ABI; a proprietary blend of Active Botanical Ingredients, composed of Indian Ayurvedic, Western and Traditional Chinese botanicals. GABAergic In molecular biology and physiology, something is GABAergic if it pertains to the neurotransmitter GABA As a non-drinker it doesn’t matter to me that my choice of beverage doesn’t contain alcohol – I’m well over it, and the awful hangovers and regrets it brought with it. The flavour is fruity, but there’s a bitterness that lasts once the initial flavour has dissipated – it’s sort of like grapefruit, but nicer. The colour is rich and deep, and even when diluted with tonic it has a pleasing, deep-red hue. Sentia contains plant botanicals and doesn’t contain alcohol, so is better for you than drinks containing alcohol. However, the manufacturers say you shouldn’t drink Sentia if you’re on medication, pregnant or breastfeeding and you should not drink more than 200ml in a day.

But my professor said, what’s the point of that? Isn’t the alcohol still going to be killing your liver? And won’t people just drink more? GABA Labs was originally formed in May 2016, with a mission to develop new compounds that are designed to mimic the pleasurable effects of alcohol on the GABA* system, without the use of alcohol. Going forward, the range of flavours or effects could expand, or it could enter the world of mixology, especially if a clear-liquid version is made available. All are in the works at GABA Labs.

According to its inventor, Professor David Nutt, Sentia is “Neither alcohol nor alcohol-free, but a great tasting, effective alcohol alternative.” I’m fascinated by neuroscience and how the brain works, and to think certain ingredients can recreate the relaxing effects of alcohol is pretty mind-blowing. With roots in advanced molecular and neuroscience research, our company is committed to delivering breakthrough ingredients that will revolutionize the spirits market as we know it today. After five years of research and technological advances, we are excited to announce the evolution of Alcarelle to GABA Labs and the launch of a brand-new company, The Social Drinks Company (TSDC). We are ready to bring much needed innovation to the adult social drinking beverage industry”, says Orren. Drinking has long been at the heart of what makes us human: Connection. There is a moment when you’re drinking – the first sip of the second glass, where the world comes into (or out of) focus just enough that we feel connected to all of it and everyone there with us...SENTIA was developed to capture that moment - and let you hold it. A next generation of feel-good drinks, designed for conscious drinkers, coming together.

At the same time, GABA Labs is expanding into the Botanical Spirits and Alcohol-Free beverage market with the launch of their subsidiary company – The Social Drinks Company (TSDC). During January, The Social Drinks Company will enter the consumer beverage market with their first Botanical Spirit, Sentia*. It’s safe to say there’s a market for all this. In 2020, 11 new non-alcoholic spirit brands launched in the UK market, making a grand total of 42.

Sentia contains herbal ingredients that are full of antioxidants and it has no refined sugar. It is vegan, GM-free and gluten-free, is 65% organic and has only 9kcal per 25ml serving. Where to buy Sentia

GABA Labs is a pioneering, science-driven company, known for its discovery and development of a patentable alternative to alcohol called Alcarelle. It was developed by Professor David Nutt at GABA Labs after 40 years of scientific research and five years of product development. 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. It started in 1980 when I was doing my PhD. I discovered an antidote to alcohol and thought, this is amazing – you could take it at the end of a night out, get sober and find your way home.

The patent-pending blend of botanicals in SENTIA is designed to enhance GABA activity and when drank in the company of friends, it creates the same social feelings of well-being that alcohol does – conviviality, happiness at being together – but without the detrimental health issues. For more information about the name change or to learn more about GABA Labs please visit: www.gabalabs.com This research has branched into two directions. The long-term project is the invention of a synthesised, alcohol-alternative molecule. Then there’s Sentia: the herbal alternative, which took the past two years to create. A drink that hits all the right notes, creating the harmonies that enrich how we socialise. Feel good about yourself... about tonight and about tomorrow.