GABA, Pure Powder, 6 oz (170 g)

Now Foods GABA Pure Powder – pure gamma-aminobutyric acid powder

Now Foods GABA Pure Powder is a powdered food supplement whose only ingredient is GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid. One level quarter teaspoon of powder weighs about 500 mg and contains 500 mg of GABA. The recommended use is a quarter teaspoon 2–3 times a day as needed, preferably on an empty stomach, so the maximum daily amount is 1500 mg. The bottle contains 170 g of powder, which makes about 340 servings. The powder contains no fillers or other added ingredients and, according to the manufacturer, the product is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

What is GABA?

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that, unlike many other amino acids, is not used to build proteins. The human body produces it itself, and small amounts of GABA also occur naturally in some foods, such as fermented foods and sprouted grains. Food supplements use GABA as a white powder that dissolves well in water and juice. The powder form lets you measure the dose precisely yourself: a level quarter teaspoon corresponds to about 500 milligrams. No nutrient reference value has been established for GABA, which is why the nutrition table shows only its amount in one and in three servings.

How to use?

Take a level quarter teaspoon of powder (about 500 mg) 2–3 times a day as needed. Mix the powder with juice or water and drink it preferably on an empty stomach. Do not exceed the recommended dosage – no more than three servings a day in total – and do not combine the product with alcohol. Measure the powder with a level spoon so that the amount is the same each time. This product is sold by weight, not volume, so the powder may settle in the bottle. After opening, keep the bottle tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Key features

• 500 mg GABA – in one serving (¼ level teaspoon).
• Pure powder – a single ingredient, no other ingredients.
• Flexible dosing – ¼ teaspoon 2–3 times a day as needed.
• 170 g of powder – about 340 servings per container.
• Dissolves well – mixed with juice or water.
• Vegan, non-GMO and kosher – according to the manufacturer’s certifications.

Who is it for?

Now Foods GABA Pure Powder is intended for adults only who want to use pure GABA powder and prefer to measure the dose themselves. According to the manufacturer, the product is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians. Do not combine the product with alcohol. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication (especially anti-seizure and psychoactive drugs) or have a medical condition – especially kidney conditions, past or present seizure disorders or bipolar disorder.

Composition, quality and storage

The only ingredient of the product is GABA; there are no other ingredients. The product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the production facility also processes ingredients containing these allergens. The country of origin is China; the powder is packaged and quality tested in the USA. According to the manufacturer, the product is non-GMO, kosher and suitable for vegans. Natural colour variation of the powder may occur. The container includes a freshness packet that must not be eaten. NOW Foods is a family-owned company that has been making food supplements since 1968.