Product analysis
GABA Calm Orange Flavor may help with short-term calming, though its sleep benefits remain uncertain. Most ingredient forms are unspecified, making it harder to compare with preparations used for similar purposes.
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Nutrient Quality24
The quality of the ingredient forms remains uncertain. Most forms are unspecified, including the GABA preparation, which limits comparisons with alternatives.
Ingredient Transparency70
All ingredient amounts are stated, allowing quantity comparisons. Most forms are unspecified, leaving the ingredient details less complete.
Value For Money49
The GABA contribution offers reasonable value, while the glycine contribution is relatively costly. Value for the other assessed ingredients remains uncertain.
Customer Satisfaction66
Customer ratings are positive, but they come from very few reviews. The small sample makes it difficult to judge how widely that satisfaction is shared.
Product Focus61
Calming is the main supported purpose, while better sleep remains uncertain. The small amounts of glycine, magnesium and taurine add little to sleep support here.
- Format
Lozenge - Container
- 60 Liquid(s)
- Per serving
- $0.16
- Also available
GABA Calm$14.26- Customer rating
- 4.5 · 15 ratings
Goals
No linked studies yet.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Magnesium (Magnesium Chelate) | 5 mg | |
GABA | 125 mg | |
Glycine | 50 mg | |
N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine | 25 mg | |
Taurine | 20 mg |
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70
GABA Source & Production Method
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82
GABA Dosage Adequacy & Transparency
Label Purity & Excipient Quality
Value70
Price per Effective Dose
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability51
Chemical Form and Purity
Sourcing and Branded Ingredients
Formulation Cleanliness
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency45
Taurine Dosage Potency
Dose Disclosure
Quality Assurance and Testing
Value20
Price per Gram of Taurine
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0
Glycine Sourcing and Purity Standards
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46
Clinically Relevant Dosage
Label Transparency and Yield Disclosure
Clean Label and Excipient Quality
Value30
Cost Efficiency per 1,000mg of Glycine
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- Safety and Efficacy of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid from Fermented Rice Germ in Patients with Insomnia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.
- Analysis of the Effects of Known Sleep-Support Supplements in Relation to Life Habits, Sleep Conditions, and Sleep Problems.
- Reduced γ-aminobutyric acid in occipital and anterior cingulate cortices in primary insomnia: a link to major depressive disorder?
- GABA Supplementation, Increased Heart-Rate Variability, Emotional Response, Sleep Efficiency and Reduced Depression in Sedentary Overweight Women Undergoing Physical Exercise: Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial.
- The effect of glycine administration on the characteristics of physiological systems in human adults: A systematic review.
- New therapeutic strategy for amino acid medicine: glycine improves the quality of sleep.
- The effects of glycine on subjective daytime performance in partially sleep-restricted healthy volunteers.
- Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
- Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
- Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
- The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
- A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
- Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed condition induced by mental tasks.
- Relieving occupational fatigue by consumption of a beverage containing γ-amino butyric acid.
- Cortical gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate in posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to self-reported sleep quality.
- Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
- Oral supplementation with glycine reduces oxidative stress in patients with metabolic syndrome, improving their systolic blood pressure.
- Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial.
- Effects of Intravenous Esketamine or Magnesium Sulfate on Early Postoperative Negative Emotions and Pain in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
- Effect of short-term magnesium supplementation on anxiety, depression and sleep quality in patients after open-heart surgery.