GABA 250 mg

GABA 250 mg

Nature's Way4.6 (2,135 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 60 Capsule(s) · 60 servings
Goals

Product analysis

55 out of 100

GABA 250 mg offers a simple option for possible short-term calming, with evidence limited to stressful tasks in narrow settings.

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Nutrient Quality20

The GABA preparation is unspecified, leaving its quality uncertain. The ingredient name alone does not establish equivalence to particular fermented preparations.

Ingredient Transparency63

The GABA amount is stated. A distinct preparation is not identified, limiting comparison with more specifically described products.

Value For Money70

The GABA serving is reasonably priced. Its unspecified preparation limits comparison with more specifically described alternatives.

Customer Satisfaction83

Customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. The substantial number of ratings makes that feedback more representative, without showing whether the supplement works.

Product Focus64

A single ingredient keeps the formula focused on possible calming effects. Evidence concerns short-term task stress, leaving lasting stress relief, mood and sleep effects uncertain.

Format
Capsule
Container
60 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.20
Customer rating
4.6 · 2,135 ratings
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Goals

Stress Relief
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Ingredient FitC PathwaysA EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
GABA · 250 mg
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 6 studies
Sleep Support
Impact
Moderate effect
B+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 4 studies
Mood Support
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
GABA Supportive 12 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
GABA
250 mg 79
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
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GABA · 250 mg OverallScore79
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB- Value
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Sources

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

  1. 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 participantsMood Support Stress Relief forGABA
  2. Peripartum neuroactive steroid and γ-aminobutyric acid profiles in women at-risk for postpartum depression.
    Deligiannidis KM; Kroll-Desrosiers AR; Mo S; Nguyen HP; Svenson A; Jaitly N; Hall JE; Barton BA; Rothschild AJ; Shaffer SA · Psychoneuroendocrinology · 2017
    Cohort study56 participantsMood Support forGABA
  3. The role of neurotransmitters in mediating the relationship between brain alterations and depressive symptoms in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
    Wang J; Liu G; Xu K; Ai K; Huang W; Zhang J · Human brain mapping · 2023
    Case-control study69 participantsMood Support forGABA
  4. Occipital gamma-aminobutyric acid and glutamate-glutamine alterations in major depressive disorder: An mrs study and meta-analysis.
    Truong V; Cheng PZ; Lee HC; Lane TJ; Hsu TY; Duncan NW · Psychiatry research. Neuroimaging · 2021
    Observational studyMood Support forGABA
  5. Systematic review of gamma-aminobutyric-acid inhibitory deficits across the reproductive life cycle.
    Vigod SN; Strasburg K; Daskalakis ZJ; Blumberger DM · Archives of women's mental health · 2014
    Systematic review11 studies pooledMood Support forGABA
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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