Simultaneous quantification of GABA, Glx and GSH in the neonatal human brain using magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Highlights • First simultaneous measurement of GABA+, Glx and GSH in the neonatal human brain.• Robust metabolic estimation in neonates requires a specific quantification strategy.• GABA+ has a doublet peak in neonates indicating lower macromolecular contributions.• Future application can inform about pathophysiology in neurodevelopment.

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