NOW Foods GABA 500mg

NOW Foods · Capsule · 500 mg

Price/day

€0.18

Dose

500 mg

Servings/pack

100

Pack price

€18.00

Transparency Index

6.9/10

Acceptable Budget-friendly choice for evening routines if you respond to GABA's subjective effects.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 5.0/10

Oral GABA has mixed data, but small studies suggest stress reduction.

Value for money 8.0/10

€0.18 per serving including the B6 co-factor is excellent value.

Product quality 7.0/10

Fermented GABA with GMP quality standards.

Label honesty 8.0/10

Declares the exact amount of B6.

Third-party testing 6.0/10

NOW tests internally, with occasional external verification.

Product Description

Vegan capsules with 500 mg gamma-aminobutyric acid and 2 mg vitamin B6 for enzyme support. Free from soy, dairy, and gluten.

What We Like

Includes vitamin B6 for decarboxylase support
Large 100-serving pack
Mild calming effect rather than sedation

What We’re Missing

Effectiveness is highly individual
Powder tastes bitter if taken sublingually

Usage Recommendation

1 capsule 30 minutes before bed or during stressful situations, on an empty stomach.

Other GABA products

NOW Foods GABA 750mg

7.5/10

Recommended

Ingredient dossier

GABA seems logical for relaxation and sleep, but faces a major bioavailability problem: oral doses likely reach the brain only partially, limiting measurable effects.

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