GABA Calm Orange Flavor

GABA Calm Orange Flavor

Source Naturals4.5 (15 ratings)
Format:Lozenge Quantity: 60 Liquid(s) · 60 servings
Goals
$10.15 $0.16 per serving

Product analysis

50 out of 100

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.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

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
Customer rating
4.5 · 15 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
C+ Ingredient FitD- PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 5 mgGlycine · 50 mgGABA · 125 mg
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Glycine Supportive 1 study
Magnesium Supportive 13 studies
Taurine Supportive 5 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Magnesium · 5 mgGlycine · 50 mg
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Glycine Supportive 3 studies
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Taurine Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Magnesium (Magnesium Chelate)
5 mg
GABA
125 mg 75
Glycine
50 mg 24
N-Acetyl L-Tyrosine
25 mg
Taurine
20 mg 42
Adults 18–50
Report overview
GABA · 125 mg OverallScore75
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
The serving declares 125 mg of GABA. The cost per serving is moderate. GABA is named without a specific source or production method. The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability70

GABA is named without a specific source or production method.
GABA Source & Production Method
GABA is named without a specific source or production method.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency82

The serving declares 125 mg of GABA. The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.
GABA Dosage Adequacy & Transparency
The serving declares 125 mg of GABA.
Label Purity & Excipient Quality
The Other Ingredients panel lists at least one flow aid.

Value70

The cost per serving is moderate.
Price per Effective Dose
The cost per serving is moderate.
Taurine · 20 mg OverallScore42
D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 20 mg of taurine at a high cost per gram. The label names taurine without a more specific form or purity grade. No quality certification or testing claim is indicated.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability51

The label names taurine without a more specific form or purity grade. The taurine source and manufacturing origin are not specified.
Chemical Form and Purity
The label names taurine without a more specific form or purity grade.
Sourcing and Branded Ingredients
The taurine source and manufacturing origin are not specified.
Formulation Cleanliness
The available information indicates ordinary excipients, but does not name them.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency45

It provides 20 mg of taurine per serving. No quality certification or testing claim is indicated.
Taurine Dosage Potency
It provides 20 mg of taurine per serving.
Dose Disclosure
The taurine amount per serving is stated.
Quality Assurance and Testing
No quality certification or testing claim is indicated.

Value20

The cost per gram of taurine is high.
Price per Gram of Taurine
The cost per gram of taurine is high.
Glycine · 50 mg OverallScore24
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
The serving supplies 50 mg of glycine at a high cost per gram. That is a relatively small glycine contribution. The available information does not establish a glycine purity grade or independent purity certification. Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are present; their specific identities are not available here.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability0

The available information does not establish a glycine purity grade or independent purity certification.
Glycine Sourcing and Purity Standards
The available information does not establish a glycine purity grade or independent purity certification.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency46

The glycine amount is stated as 50 mg per serving. Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are present; their specific identities are not available here.
Clinically Relevant Dosage
The serving provides 50 mg of glycine.
Label Transparency and Yield Disclosure
The glycine amount is stated as 50 mg per serving.
Clean Label and Excipient Quality
Ordinary excipients or capsule materials are present; their specific identities are not available here.

Value30

The cost per gram of glycine is high.
Cost Efficiency per 1,000mg of Glycine
The cost per gram of glycine is high.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Safety and Efficacy of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid from Fermented Rice Germ in Patients with Insomnia Symptoms: A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial.
    Byun JI; Shin YY; Chung SE; Shin WC · Journal of clinical neurology (Seoul, Korea) · 2020
    Randomized trial40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  2. Analysis of the Effects of Known Sleep-Support Supplements in Relation to Life Habits, Sleep Conditions, and Sleep Problems.
    Imafuku F; Yamamoto K; Tanaka E; Aoki R; Nishino S · Nutrients · 2023
    Randomized trial160 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  3. Reduced γ-aminobutyric acid in occipital and anterior cingulate cortices in primary insomnia: a link to major depressive disorder?
    Plante DT; Jensen JE; Schoerning L; Winkelman JW · Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2012
    Case-control study40 participantsSleep Support forGABA
  4. 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.
    Guimarães AP; Seidel H; Pires LVM; Trindade CO; Baleeiro RDS; Souza PM; Silva FGDE; Coelho DB; Becker LK; Oliveira EC · Journal of dietary supplements · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support Stress Relief forGABA
  5. The effect of glycine administration on the characteristics of physiological systems in human adults: A systematic review.
    Soh J; Raventhiran S; Lee JH; Lim ZX; Goh J; Kennedy BK; Maier AB · GeroScience · 2024
    Systematic reviewSleep Support forGlycine
  6. New therapeutic strategy for amino acid medicine: glycine improves the quality of sleep.
    Bannai M; Kawai N · Journal of pharmacological sciences · 2012
    Narrative reviewSleep Support forGlycine
  7. The effects of glycine on subjective daytime performance in partially sleep-restricted healthy volunteers.
    Bannai M; Kawai N; Ono K; Nakahara K; Murakami N · Frontiers in neurology · 2012
    Clinical trial7 participantsSleep Support forGlycine
  8. Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Khalid S; Bashir S; Mehboob R; Anwar T; Ali M; Hashim M; Waseem H; Basharat S · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024
    Randomized trial320 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  9. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
    Zhang Y; Chen C; Lu L; Knutson KL; Carnethon MR; Fly AD; Luo J; Haas DM; Shikany JM; Kahe K · Sleep · 2022
    Cohort study3,964 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  10. Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Saadawy IM; Kaki AM; Abd El Latif AA; Abd-Elmaksoud AM; Tolba OM · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  11. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Abbasi B; Kimiagar M; Sadeghniiat K; Shirazi MM; Hedayati M; Rashidkhani B · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2013
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  12. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
    Barna O; Lohoida P; Holovchenko Y; Bazylevych A; Velychko V; Hovbakh I; Bula L; Shechter M · Nutrition journal · 2021
    Randomized trial175 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  13. Oral intake of γ-aminobutyric acid affects mood and activities of central nervous system during stressed condition induced by mental tasks.
    Yoto A; Murao S; Motoki M; Yokoyama Y; Horie N; Takeshima K; Masuda K; Kim M; Yokogoshi H · Amino acids · 2012
    Randomized trial63 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  14. Relieving occupational fatigue by consumption of a beverage containing γ-amino butyric acid.
    Kanehira T; Nakamura Y; Nakamura K; Horie K; Horie N; Furugori K; Sauchi Y; Yokogoshi H · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology · 2011
    Clinical trial30 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  15. Cortical gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate in posttraumatic stress disorder and their relationships to self-reported sleep quality.
    Meyerhoff DJ; Mon A; Metzler T; Neylan TC · Sleep · 2014
    Case-control study45 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  16. 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.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsStress Relief forGABA
  17. Oral supplementation with glycine reduces oxidative stress in patients with metabolic syndrome, improving their systolic blood pressure.
    Díaz-Flores M; Cruz M; Duran-Reyes G; Munguia-Miranda C; Loza-Rodríguez H; Pulido-Casas E; Torres-Ramírez N; Gaja-Rodriguez O; Kumate J; Baiza-Gutman LA; Hernández-Saavedra D · Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology · 2014
    Randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forGlycine
  18. Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial.
    Tarleton EK; Littenberg B; MacLean CD; Kennedy AG; Daley C · PloS one · 2017
    Randomized trial126 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  19. Effects of Intravenous Esketamine or Magnesium Sulfate on Early Postoperative Negative Emotions and Pain in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Sinus Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Wang L; Zhou J; Liu Q; Qian K; Wang L; Xie C · Therapeutics and clinical risk management · 2026
    Randomized trial137 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium
  20. Effect of short-term magnesium supplementation on anxiety, depression and sleep quality in patients after open-heart surgery.
    Saba S; Faizi F; Sepandi M; Nehrir B · Magnesium research · 2022
    Non-randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forMagnesium