500 mg · vegan · gluten-free · 90 caps
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GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is an inhibitory neurotransmitter synthesized in the brain. It functions as a supplement to promote relaxation and improve sleep onset latency. Available in capsule form, it is a single-ingredient option for targeted sleep support.
GABA binds to GABA receptors in the central nervous system, reducing neuronal excitability and promoting a calming effect. This mechanism helps to quiet the mind, facilitating the transition to sleep. Effects on sleep quality and relaxation are typically observed within 1-3 weeks of consistent use.
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
C · C · emerging-to-moderate human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation
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GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a amino acid & sleep supplement used to support sleep quality and relaxation. Inhibitory amino acid for relaxation and sleep onset. It is available in capsule form and dosed for adults in India and internationally. As a western-tradition entry in the SacredBod catalog, it is positioned as a single-ingredient option that can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol. GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) works through the mechanisms characteristic of its class — see the mechanism and research sections for detail. It primarily acts on the brain, nervous system, and effects are dose-dependent, typically becoming measurable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm. Consistency matters more than dose size for this category.
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) carries an evidence grade of C in the SacredBod catalog, reflecting emerging human evidence for sleep quality and relaxation. Inhibitory amino acid for relaxation and sleep onset. Benefits are cumulative rather than immediate, typically becoming noticeable within 1-3 weeks for noticeable sleep and calm, and individual response varies.
A typical dose is 500 mg, taken with food, usually in the morning. Start at the lower end, assess tolerance, and stay consistent; more is not automatically better.
Pregnant or nursing women without clinician oversight. People on prescription medication affecting the same pathway should consult a doctor before combining. Side effects are uncommon at recommended doses but mild GI upset can occur when starting.
Adults looking to address difficulty falling asleep, restless sleep, daytime fatigue. Particularly relevant for people who prefer a targeted single ingredient and who have ruled out an underlying condition that needs medical care first.
As part of the Amino Acid & Sleep category, GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) can be used on its own or layered into a broader protocol — see the Goes with panel for evidence-aligned pairings.
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