NOW Foods Supplements, GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) Powder, Neurotransmitter Support*, 6-Ounce

As best as I can tell, this is a quality product. The NOW brand has never let me down.

I would like to preface this by saying I am currently working in a PhD program focused on neurotransmission and pharmacology and that I am not affiliated with this product or any of the links provided herein.This product is excellent as a sleep aid. it is not overpowering or drug like, it is a natural feeling that allows you to wake up the next morning alert and untranquilized unlike benzodiazepines. In fact, benzodiazepines (like Xanax[alprozolam], Klonopin[clonzepam], Librium[chlordiazepoxide], Halcion[triazolam], etc.) work by releasing GABA out of its storage spaces in the brain, however what benzodiazepines cannot do is increase the overall amount of GABA in the brain which is what this supplement can do. So if your insomnia is caused by a GABA deficiency to begin with, benzo's will only further increase your defecit.[As a side note, most insomnia is caused by one of three issues (1) Serotonin deficiency, (2) GABA deficiency, (3) Cortisol excess] Also, benzo's are seriously addictive and cause severe physical withdrawal symptons , including seizure, upon ceasing them.To achieve maximum effects, it is highly recommended that you administer the supplement on an empty stomach and at precisely the same time each evening.I used to be a heavy drug user and upon stopping my drug use, sleep was hard to come by. GABA dramatically aided in obtaining sleep and thus the overall quality of life and maintaining sobriety. The first night I took GABA I felt its effect within an hour and in a profound way. A feeling came over me similar to that of benzo's which was a pleasant suprise, not for the sake of intoxication, but becausebI expected the effects to be mild at best and very much "in the background." I am 100% certain that this was not a placebo effect as I do not believe the placebo effect works as well on current or former drug users. The reason being that when you're used to using drugs, you know (better than non-users) whether a substance is producing psychoactive effects or not. Anyway, I had and continue to have an excellent night of sleep each and every night.For those that have not had a positive outcome, the issue most likely isn't the GABA, but that their insomnia isn't GABA related and is either due to a serotonin deficiency, an excess of cortisol or a combination of both. For those people I recommend the amino acid L-Tryptophan for serotonin deficiency and phosphatidyl serine to lower cortisol. Of course, melotonin is recommened for all types of insomnia and works very well.I suggest everyone more interested in determining the type of insomnia they have and how to address it NATURALLY download the following article which will completely enhance your grasp and understanding of the subject [...]If you are more interested in learning about the incredible healing power of amino acids and other supplements for ailments such as depression, anxiety, chronic pain, etc, visit [...] ALL the science is sound, from peer-reviewed sources, and completely comprehensible to the everyday person.

Takes the edge off immediately.Helps going to sleep also

GABA helps me relax into a wonderful deep sleep. Could not do without it. Love this product. Just a full 1/4 tsp. in some water just before bedtime brings fulfilling sleep.

These taste like the classic kid's vitamins from the stone age and are easy to chew/dissolve. They can help with mood and sleep so I took mainly at night. I did notice they are sweetened with Xylitol so keep these away from pets as that ingredient can be toxic (especially to dogs). They helped with sleep some nights so they're worth a try.

This is a natural supplement to calm the nerves and it works in about 20 minutes. I feel better about taking a safe product to ease stress, rather than a pharmaceutical. Sometimes I uses two scoops instead of one to help in getting sleep. During the day, I use one scoop as needed because it doesn't interfere with my concentration.

The media could not be loaded. The flavor is a bit sour and strong for my kids, but not the worst. At first they seemed like typical chewable vitamins. However after a month they got very chewy. I am not sure if they have gone bad. We didn’t notice sleep changes. They are chewable so no need to swallow. They seem to function as described- it is hard to know for vitamins.

This product was recommended to me by my therapist a while back. I've tried other forms of GABA and none of them even compare to this product. (Stick to the chewables!) I could feel it working within 15 minutes. I feel like I don't need it as much anymore, but I keep it handy in times of stress and find it to be beneficial.