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Product analysis
GABA Soothe combines ashwagandha, theanine and GABA for possible help with stress and sleep, with the clearest appeal in calming support.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality20
The ingredient preparations are not fully specified for clear quality comparison. Ingredient names alone do not establish a close match to a tested preparation.
Ingredient Transparency63
The amounts of the listed actives are disclosed. Their forms are not fully specified, so exact preparation comparisons remain difficult.
Value For Money52
GABA offers reasonable value, while theanine offers moderate value. Ashwagandha value remains uncertain, leaving the whole combination harder to judge.
Customer Satisfaction81
Customer feedback is broadly positive across more than a thousand ratings. The review base gives useful confidence in satisfaction, without proving a calming or sleep effect.
Product Focus68
The main focus is calming support and sleep associated with stress. Broader expectations for mood, focus or work output have more limited and preparation-dependent support.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 30 Veggie Cap(s)
- Per serving
- $0.56
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 1,430 ratings
Goals
Impact
Highest effect
Ashwagandha · 225 mgGABA · 100 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Ashwagandha in the Sensoril preparation may help with perceived stress, with sleep findings varying by dose and measure. Theanine may ease tension during stressful tasks, although sustained mood and anxiety results are mixed. GABA adds limited short-term task-stress support; narrow settings and food preparations leave sustained supplement benefits uncertain. This serving supplies a fuller reference amount of Sensoril than of theanine or GABA.
How this product is rated for Stress Relief
Ingredient fit80
Sensoril, theanine and GABA all relate to stress relief. Sensoril meets its preparation-specific amount reference, while theanine and GABA make smaller amount-based contributions.
Goal fit
All three main ingredients relate to the goal, although the product is also linked to several other uses.
Dose adequacy
Sensoril meets its amount reference; theanine and GABA receive partial amount recognition.
Pathways100
The combination spans stress responses, calming and sleep recovery, with sleep recovery the strongest saved finding.
Depth
Sleep recovery is the strongest covered area in the saved findings.
Breadth
Stress-response regulation, calming and sleep recovery all reach the saved coverage target.
Evidence95
Sensoril provides the strongest direct stress support here. The saved preparation checks recognize all three ingredients, without establishing that the whole combination has been tested.
Evidence strength
Ashwagandha provides the strongest support among the ingredients at qualifying amounts.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation check recognizes Sensoril, theanine and GABA.
Formulation logic100
All three ingredients can contribute without a required partner. No assessed ingredient conflict was found, and each amount clears the saved minimum contribution threshold.
Partner coverage
Each relevant ingredient works independently or has any required partner.
Conflicts
No assessed ingredient conflict was found.
Effective doses
All three relevant ingredients clear the saved amount threshold, though that does not prove effective stress relief.
Impact
High effect
Theanine · 100 mg
Theanine at 100 mg per serving matches the amount used in a small study reporting fewer sustained-attention errors. Ashwagandha adds limited preparation-specific cognitive findings that do not transfer to an unspecified preparation. The supplied facts do not establish that combining them improves sustained work output.
How this product is rated for Productivity Boost
Ingredient fit62
The relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients aimed at other purposes. The declared serving only partly meets the saved amount references across the included ingredients.
Goal fit
The relevant ingredients sit within a broader formula containing ingredients aimed at other purposes.
Dose adequacy
The declared serving only partly meets the saved amount references across the included ingredients.
Pathways40
Theanine provides the main attention-related contribution in the saved findings.
Depth
Theanine provides the main attention-related contribution in the saved findings.
Breadth
Only one evaluated mechanism met the saved coverage requirement, so the findings remain narrow.
Evidence74
Theanine provides limited support from a small attention study.
Evidence strength
Theanine provides limited support from a small attention study.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation check found matches; preparation matching alone does not establish a work benefit.
Formulation logic100
None of the evaluated ingredient conflicts was identified. No missing partner requirement was identified for the included ingredients.
Partner coverage
No missing partner requirement was identified for the included ingredients.
Conflicts
None of the evaluated ingredient conflicts was identified.
Effective doses
All included ingredients met the saved minimum amount requirement; this is not proof of a clinically effective productivity dose.
Impact
Highest effect
Theanine · 100 mg
Theanine may improve some aspects of sleep quality, and Sensoril ashwagandha may help sleep problems associated with stress after repeated use. GABA offers a possible sleep-onset contribution, although human evidence is limited. The 100 mg theanine serving is below the amount used in the small four-week trial described in the supplied evidence. These ingredients do not establish a predictable immediate sedative effect.
How this product is rated for Sleep Support
Ingredient fit77
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA provide the main sleep-related focus. Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA have known amounts relevant to the supplied sleep comparisons.
Goal fit
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA provide the main sleep-related focus.
Dose adequacy
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA have known amounts relevant to the supplied sleep comparisons.
Pathways69
The findings cover both calming and stress-related sleep support, without a direct sleep-timing ingredient.
Depth
The strongest saved connection is stress-related sleep support, through ashwagandha.
Breadth
The findings cover both calming and stress-related sleep support, without a direct sleep-timing ingredient.
Evidence86
Theanine provides the strongest supporting sleep evidence here, based on a small repeated-use trial with mixed outcomes.
Evidence strength
Theanine provides the strongest supporting sleep evidence here, based on a small repeated-use trial with mixed outcomes.
Studied preparation
The saved findings recognize the known preparations, including the identified ashwagandha extract.
Formulation logic100
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA meet the saved amount threshold; this threshold does not prove a clinical effect. No listed activating ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Partner coverage
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA do not require an additional partner for the recognized contribution.
Conflicts
No listed activating ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
Theanine, Ashwagandha, GABA meet the saved amount threshold; this threshold does not prove a clinical effect.
Impact
Moderate effect
Ashwagandha · 225 mg
Theanine may help ease tension when you're under stress, rather than reliably lift your mood over time. Ashwagandha may also help with stress-associated emotional symptoms, but its effects depend on the particular extract. Sensoril is named here, while its match to the preparations behind that benefit remains unresolved, so the same effect can't simply be assumed.
How this product is rated for Mood Support
Ingredient fit71
Theanine may ease stress-associated tension; a lasting mood improvement is less clear.
Goal fit
Theanine may ease stress-associated tension; a lasting mood improvement is less clear.
Dose adequacy
The serving provides 100 mg of Theanine; that amount alone doesn't predict an individual mood benefit.
Pathways16
Theanine relates to calming and reduced tension under stress.
Depth
Theanine relates to calming and reduced tension under stress.
Breadth
Several calming ingredients are present, without a demonstrated combined mood benefit.
Evidence53
Theanine may ease tension, but sustained improvement in mood remains uncertain.
Evidence strength
Theanine may ease tension, but sustained improvement in mood remains uncertain.
Studied preparation
Theanine may ease tension, but sustained improvement in mood remains uncertain.
Formulation logic100
No particular conflict within the declared ingredient mix is identified.
Partner coverage
No missing ingredient partner is identified for the relevant ingredients.
Conflicts
No particular conflict within the declared ingredient mix is identified.
Effective doses
The serving provides 100 mg of Theanine; that amount alone doesn't predict an individual mood benefit.
Impact
Moderate effect
Ashwagandha · 225 mgTheanine · 100 mg
Theanine at 100 mg is the main supported cognitive connection, with limited findings involving verbal fluency and executive tasks. Ashwagandha is also present, but the supplied preparation and exposure do not support transferring the benefits of a separately studied extract.
How this product is rated for Cognitive Support
Ingredient fit58
Relevant ingredients form a substantial part of the assessed formula, alongside ingredients or uses outside cognitive support. The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved exposure comparisons; a serving amount is not a guarantee of benefit.
Goal fit
Relevant ingredients form a substantial part of the assessed formula, alongside ingredients or uses outside cognitive support.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial alignment with the saved exposure comparisons; a serving amount is not a guarantee of benefit.
Pathways15
The strongest assessed connection is stress and arousal regulation, with limited coverage. None of the assessed mechanisms reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Depth
The strongest assessed connection is stress and arousal regulation, with limited coverage.
Breadth
None of the assessed mechanisms reaches the saved coverage threshold.
Evidence81
Theanine provides the strongest evidence connection among the ingredients at the assessed amounts. That comparison does not imply a benefit for every user. The ingredients included in the saved effective-amount comparison meet its preparation criteria; this alone does not establish broad cognitive benefit.
Evidence strength
Theanine provides the strongest evidence connection among the ingredients at the assessed amounts. That comparison does not imply a benefit for every user.
Studied preparation
The ingredients included in the saved effective-amount comparison meet its preparation criteria; this alone does not establish broad cognitive benefit.
Formulation logic100
The assessed ingredients can stand alone or have the required partner present. No configured ingredient conflicts were identified in the supplied findings. 1 of 1 meet the saved minimum exposure comparison. Meeting it does not guarantee an effect.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can stand alone or have the required partner present.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflicts were identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
1 of 1 meet the saved minimum exposure comparison. Meeting it does not guarantee an effect.
Impact
Moderate effect
Ashwagandha · 225 mg
L-theanine at 100 mg may support calm attention, while 225 mg of Sensoril ashwagandha relates to stress regulation and limited cognitive-task benefits. Their main contribution is concentrated in managing arousal and focus.
How this product is rated for Brain Health
Ingredient fit58
The relevant ingredients fit the goal, with the declared amounts and broader formula focus shaping their contribution.
Goal fit
A relevant brain-health ingredient is present, alongside a broader nutritional focus.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial support within the supplied comparison range.
Pathways14
The main assessed contribution is concentrated in stress and arousal regulation.
Depth
The strongest saved finding concerns stress and arousal regulation, with partial coverage.
Breadth
The saved findings remain narrow and do not show strong coverage across several brain-health processes.
Evidence78
L-theanine leads the evidence finding, which concerns limited calm-attention outcomes. The saved assessment recognizes the preparation for the ingredients included in this finding.
Evidence strength
L-theanine leads the evidence finding, which concerns limited calm-attention outcomes.
Studied preparation
The saved assessment recognizes the preparation for the ingredients included in this finding.
Formulation logic100
The assessed ingredients need no additional partner, and no configured conflicts were found.
Partner coverage
The assessed ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied assessment.
Effective doses
The ingredients included in this saved finding meet its amount threshold.
Impact
Moderate effect
Theanine · 100 mg
Theanine at 100 mg may support selected aspects of calm attention, although standalone findings are mixed. Ashwagandha relates to stress and fatigue, with limited preparation-specific cognitive evidence rather than a reliable immediate focus effect.
How this product is rated for Mental Focus
Ingredient fit58
The saved assessment finds relevant ingredients within a formula serving several purposes. The assessed amounts provide partial support against the saved dose references (50 out of 100).
Goal fit
The saved assessment finds relevant ingredients within a formula serving several purposes.
Dose adequacy
The assessed amounts provide partial support against the saved dose references (50 out of 100).
Pathways40
The strongest saved coverage concerns calm attention, with partial coverage. One mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so support is concentrated in one aspect of focus.
Depth
The strongest saved coverage concerns calm attention, with partial coverage.
Breadth
One mechanism reaches the saved coverage threshold, so support is concentrated in one aspect of focus.
Evidence79
Theanine leads the saved evidence comparison at an assessed amount. The saved assessment places the qualifying ingredients in its studied-preparation category.
Evidence strength
Theanine leads the saved evidence comparison at an assessed amount.
Studied preparation
The saved assessment places the qualifying ingredients in its studied-preparation category.
Formulation logic84
Theanine lacks its listed partner, reducing the saved partner finding. No ingredient conflict is recorded in the saved assessment.
Partner coverage
Theanine lacks its listed partner, reducing the saved partner finding.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflict is recorded in the saved assessment.
Effective doses
All assessed ingredients reach the saved minimum dose threshold.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid | 100 mg | |
L-Theanine | 100 mg | |
Sensoril | 225 mg |
Ashwagandha · 225 mg OverallScore65
Each serving contains 225 mg of ashwagandha extract. Its withanolide concentration is unknown in the saved facts, so the extract cannot be compared on that measure.
How this ingredient is rated
Composition and Label Disclosure30
The preparation is identified as ashwagandha extract; its withanolide concentration is not available in the saved facts.
Withanolide and Preparation Disclosure
The saved facts identify ashwagandha extract, but do not provide a withanolide concentration.
Composition and Label Disclosure100
The extract amount is individually stated at 225 mg per serving.
Individual Preparation Amount Disclosure
The ashwagandha extract amount is individually listed at 225 mg per serving.
Commercial Price and Usability
The evaluation does not include an ingredient price comparison.
Theanine · 100 mg OverallScore82
Each serving clearly provides 100 mg of L-theanine. The whole-product price works out to about $0.57 per 100 mg of L-theanine, which is on the higher side in this comparison.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability80
The ingredient is specified as L-theanine; the saved facts provide no branded-form or purity-testing details.
Isomer Specificity (L-Theanine)
The ingredient is identified as L-theanine.
Branded Forms & Purity Standards
The saved facts provide no branded-form or purity-testing details.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
The serving specifies 100 mg of L-theanine, so the ingredient amount is clear.
Theanine Dosage Efficacy
The 100 mg per serving is an amount considered suited to supporting relaxation or focus.
Label Transparency & Blends
The 100 mg amount of L-theanine is individually disclosed per serving.
Value50
The whole-product price works out to about $0.57 per 100 mg of L-theanine, which is on the higher side in this comparison.
Price per 100mg L-Theanine
The whole-product price works out to about $0.57 per 100 mg of L-theanine, which is on the higher side in this comparison.
GABA · 100 mg OverallScore87
The label lists 100 mg of PharmaGABA per serving. The whole-product serving costs about $0.57, a middle-range price for PharmaGABA under the evaluation.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100
The evaluation identifies PharmaGABA, a branded, naturally fermented form of GABA.
GABA Source & Production Method
The evaluation identifies PharmaGABA, a branded, naturally fermented form of GABA.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82
The label lists 100 mg of PharmaGABA per serving, so the GABA amount is disclosed. The stored Other Ingredients panel matches a flow-agent term in the evaluation.
GABA Dosage Adequacy & Transparency
The label lists 100 mg of PharmaGABA per serving, so the GABA amount is disclosed.
Label Purity & Excipient Quality
The stored Other Ingredients panel matches a flow-agent term in the evaluation.
Value70
A whole-product serving costs about $0.57, which the evaluation considers in the middle price tier for PharmaGABA.
Price per Effective Dose
A whole-product serving costs about $0.57, which the evaluation considers in the middle price tier for PharmaGABA.
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Acute and Repeated Ashwagandha Supplementation Improves Markers of Cognitive Function and Mood.
- Effect of ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract with Sominone (Somin-Onâ„¢) to improve memory in adults with mild cognitive impairment: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- Efficacy of Withania somnifera supplementation on adult's cognition and mood.
- A clinical assessment of the therapeutic effects of Ashwagandha root extract on cognitive performance, sleep, and fatigue in children aged 6-12 years.
- Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognitive Functions in Healthy, Stressed Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
- Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
- Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
- Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
- Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
- A standardized Ashwagandha root extract alleviates stress, anxiety, and improves quality of life in healthy adults by modulating stress hormones: Results from a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
- Efficacy and safety of ashwagandha root extract in children and adolescents with mild attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
- Dose-response effect of L-theanine on psychomotor speed, sustained attention, and inhibitory control: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study.
- Acute effects of theanine, caffeine and theanine-caffeine combination on attention.
- Efficacy and Safety of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal) Root Extract in Improving Memory and Cognitive Functions.
- Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
- Effect of L-theanine on selective attention in a traffic-related reaction task in sleep-deprived young adults: a double-blind placebo-controlled, crossover study.
- A proprietary herbal extract of ashwagandha root for stress and anxiety in healthy adults: a randomized, double-blind, three-arm, placebo-controlled efficacy and safety study.
- Safety and efficacy of Withania somnifera for anxiety and insomnia: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
- A prospective, randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled study of safety and efficacy of a high-concentration full-spectrum extract of ashwagandha root in reducing stress and anxiety in adults.