Now Foods, GABA, 750 mg, 200 Veg Capsules

Now Foods GABA 750 mg – gamma-aminobutyric acid in a vegetable capsule

Now Foods GABA is a food supplement providing 750 mg of GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, in every vegetable capsule. The bottle contains 200 capsules, so taking one capsule a day it lasts for more than half a year. The formula is simple: besides GABA, the capsule contains only a cellulose capsule shell and the excipients silica and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin. The brand owner is NOW Foods, a family-owned American company that has been making supplements since 1968.

What is GABA?

GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid that the body produces itself from glutamic acid. Unlike most amino acids, GABA is not used to build proteins, which is why it is called a non-protein amino acid. Small amounts of GABA also occur naturally in food, for example in tomatoes, sprouted brown rice, tea leaves and some fermented foods.

In this food supplement GABA is present as a pure substance packed into a vegetable capsule. One capsule provides 750 mg of GABA. No nutrient reference value (NRV) has been established for gamma-aminobutyric acid, so no percentage is given in the nutrition table.

How to use?

The manufacturer recommends taking 1 capsule one to two times daily as needed, preferably with juice or water on an empty stomach. Swallow the capsule whole with enough liquid. Do not exceed the recommended amount – no more than two capsules, i.e. 1500 mg of GABA, a day – and take into account any other supplements used at the same time. Taking one capsule a day, the bottle lasts 200 days; with two capsules, 100 days.

Key features

• 750 mg GABA – in every capsule.
• 200 capsules – for 100–200 days per bottle, depending on use.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of cellulose.
• Simple formula – besides GABA, only silica and vegetable magnesium stearate.
• Flexible use – 1 capsule 1–2 times daily as needed.
• GMP manufacturing – NOW Foods is a family-owned company operating since 1968.

Who is it for?

Now Foods GABA is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with gamma-aminobutyric acid and prefer a vegetable capsule with a simple formula. The capsules contain no ingredients of animal origin, and according to NOW Foods the product is also suitable for vegetarians and vegans. The large 200-capsule bottle is intended for those who use the product over a longer period. The product is intended for adults only and is not suitable for children. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or nursing, taking medication or if you have a medical condition.

Ingredients, quality and storage

The capsule content consists of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) with silica and magnesium stearate of vegetable origin added as excipients. The capsule shell is made of cellulose. The product is not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients, but the facility also processes other ingredients containing these allergens. NOW Foods follows good manufacturing practice (GMP). According to the EU label, the country of origin is the United States of America. The colour of the capsules may vary naturally. After opening, store the bottle in a cool, dry place and out of reach of children.