Gaba

Buy GABA: gamma-aminobutyric acid as a supplement

GABA, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid (in English gamma-aminobutyric acid), is a substance naturally found in the body that functions as a neurotransmitter. In the body, GABA is formed from the amino acid glutamic acid. As a supplement, GABA is available as a standalone product and in combinations, for example with L-theanine or vitamin B6. In our range, you will find GABA as powder, capsules, and chewable tablets, in various dosages.

What is GABA?

GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is an amino acid that functions as a neurotransmitter in the body, a signaling substance in the nervous system. It is produced in the body from glutamic acid (glutamate). GABA is an endogenous substance and is also offered as a supplement. For supplements, GABA is usually produced through a fermentation process and processed into powder, capsules, or chewable tablets. We describe GABA here factually as an endogenous substance and neurotransmitter, without making any claims about its effects, because no health claims are permitted for GABA. The label states how much GABA a product provides per serving, usually expressed in milligrams.

What is the role of GABA in the body?

GABA is one of the neurotransmitters (signaling substances) in the nervous system; the body produces it itself from glutamic acid. That is the factual role of GABA in the body. It is important to know: no health claims are permitted for GABA as a supplement, so we do not make any promises about its effects. Anyone considering GABA as a supplement does so based on their own interest in this endogenous substance. We deliberately provide only the factual background here; for personal advice, you can consult a doctor. The label of a product states the amount of GABA per serving.

Where is GABA found?

GABA occurs naturally in the body, where it plays a role in the nervous system as a neurotransmitter. GABA is also found in small amounts in certain foods, particularly in fermented products and in some types of (green) tea. However, the amounts in food are small. In supplement form, GABA is offered in a concentrated, standardized dosage, usually produced through a fermentation process. The label of a supplement states the amount of GABA per serving and whether it is a standalone product or a combination.

GABA combined with L-theanine or vitamin B6

GABA is regularly combined with other substances in supplements. A well-known combination is with L-theanine, an amino acid naturally found in tea. GABA is also combined with vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the nervous system and to normal energy-yielding metabolism (these are permitted health claims for vitamin B6, not for GABA itself). These combinations are intended for those who want to use multiple ingredients in one product. Therefore, in our range, you will find GABA both on its own and in combination products. The label states which substances and what amounts a product contains.

What forms of GABA are available?

GABA is available as a supplement in various forms. Powder is flexible to dose and can be stirred into water or another drink; it makes higher dosages easy to measure. Capsules offer a fixed dosage and are convenient to use. Chewable tablets are a form that you let dissolve in your mouth. The choice of form is mainly a matter of convenience and preference. When comparing, it is useful to pay attention to the amount of GABA per serving and whether it is a standalone product or a combination.

How much GABA per day?

No official recommended daily amount has been established for GABA. The dosage varies by product and by form (powder, capsules, or chewable tablets) and is stated on the packaging, expressed in milligrams per serving; common dosages are, for example, between 500 and 750 mg. Follow the directions for use of the specific supplement and do not exceed the recommended dosage. When using medications, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in case of doubt, it is wise to consult a doctor beforehand.

Buy GABA: what to look for?

When choosing a GABA supplement, there are a few practical points to consider. Look at the amount of GABA per serving in milligrams and at the form (powder, capsules, or chewable tablets). Determine whether you are looking for pure GABA or a combination, for example with L-theanine or vitamin B6. Also pay attention to purity, whether the product is vegan, and the price per daily serving. GABA is an amino acid and endogenous neurotransmitter; for related products, also view our collection of Amino Acids.