SPECIMEN #NOW-GABA
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NOW GABA 500mg
Relaxation, stress reduction, sleep support.. The 500mg GABA dose is adequate for general relaxation, though its direct brain penetration is debated. The added B6 is a good supportive ingredient. It's a straightforward product, but not a clinical dose for everyone.
7.0/10
VERY GOODGABA at 500mg is within the effective range (67% of optimal 750mg). B6 at 2mg is included as a GABA synthesis cofactor, though at RDA level rather than therapeutic. The fundamental challenge with oral GABA is the blood-brain barrier debate: it may not cross effectively. Some people report relaxation effects, others don't. PharmaGABA (fermented) may work better. Decent product, limited by the ingredient's inherent uncertainty.
2 ingredientsCapsules100 servings
Evidence
7.0
Dosing
5.4
Synergy
6.0
What We Like
- Simple, clean formula
- Adequate GABA dose for many users
- Includes supportive B6
Watch Out For
- GABA's blood-brain barrier penetration is debated
- Dose may be too low for some users seeking stronger effects
What We Analyzed
Verified Supplement Facts
Every dose checked against clinical research
We analyzed the actual supplement facts panel for this product. Every ingredient dose below was cross-referenced with published clinical trials to determine if it matches what studies actually use.
6 ingredients analyzed1 at clinical doses1 underdosed
Source: Official product page
Ingredient Breakdown
1 clinical1 underdosed
Clinical Adequate Underdosed Overdosed|Bar = % of clinical dose
IngredientDoseStatusvs. Clinical
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Other Ingredients(inactive)
Cellulose, Rice Flour, Silica, Magnesium Stearate
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