Natural Factors Pharma GABA - Dietary Supplement Supports Calm Sleep & Sleep Quality - Natural, Fast-Working Supplement Aids Focus & Brain Health - 60 Chewable Tablets (30 Servings)

These helped a lot in calming me and I was able to sleep better

I bought these, along with other supplements, after stopping generic Zoloft cold-turkey (do NOT do that, taper down very slowly...I did a deep dive into depression, anxiety). I love the taste of these, & take them several times a day. Always before going to bed. They do seem to keep my moods more even. Several reviews said the tablets are very hard, one even broke a tooth. The tabs in my bottle were definitely harder than those bought elsewhere -- like they're over-cooked, so to speak -- but not rock-hard. Still, I'll buy elsewhere in the future, as they're softer.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: Bought this for my husband and step daughter as they suffer with anxiety and depression. Ive done alot of research on natural options to help them. They both noticed a significant difference. I took it on a really bad day and it definitely calmed me down with in 15min. I give them gaba for night as it has a sedative effect and l- theanine in the day with some other supporting vitamins. Was so effective I sent it to my husband's mom and she said it's also made a huge difference for her. Definitely do your own research as these natural supplements do interact with anxiety and depression medications.

Good product

I had previously used the Now company’s chewable GABA product but that doesn’t seem to be available currently so I tried this product. It’s just as effective; I prefer to have a chewable version for the times that I wake up during the night. GABA reduces my restless legs issue and helps me sleep. Just be warned that you could fracture a tooth if you try to chomp down on these. They would make a great dog chew product. I have to to moisten them with saliva or even water for a minute or so before I can actually grind and chew them. So they are chewable but be careful.

The claim on the bottle that these are “fast acting” is not just a marketing tactic, it has proven to be accurate in my experience. I have insomnia, as well as a form of PTSD from a traumatic event that occurred during the evening so 1. I find it hard to fall asleep and 2. Wake up every few hours when I do. I’ve tried everything to help me relax and fall asleep without relying on prescriptions or alcohol. Melatonin worked initially, but gave me the worst nightmares, plus a few other concerns. CBD oil took the edge off, but I woke up with headaches - and yes I tried different brands and high quality ones. Valerian root made no noticeable difference. Chamomile tea did nothing other than having a ritual that helped me wind down. Ashwaghanda is my next top choice. It definitely helped to relieve stress and calm my mind. However I found that GABA worked the best to do all the things ashwaghanda does, plus it physically relaxes my body within a matter of minutes. No weird dreams. No groggy feeling the next morning. I’m sure there are some factors at play like DNA, gene expression, etc. but I would definitely recommend based on my personal experience.

Absolutely amazing

While I understand that some people need xylitol because they cant have sugar due to diabetes, i wish I had known this product had it in it. It never crossed my mind a nutritional supplement would need any type of sweetner, artificial or otherwise. For me Xylitol triggers migraines so I have to avoid it. But I also want to warn others because Xylitol, also known as Birch Sugar, is EXTREMELY toxic to animals and should be used with extreme caution if you need a product with this ingredient in it, any product. Anything that had this ingredient in it should be locked away where a pet cannot grab it and when taking it should be handled with care to avoid dropping it on the floor where a pet could grab it. If it is ingested by a pet run them immediately to the emergency room!! Don't go to your regular vet, go directly to an ER for pets where they can induce vomiting, place an IV and run labs in house because this stuff can shut down their liver & kidneys quickly!! I have to throw this away for two reasons and I wish I had known that it had this in it. At the end of the day I should have researched it better but I would have thought a supplement wouldnt need any sort of sweetener. I just want people to be aware. Avoid if you can, but if its something you have to take, please use with caution around pets. I'm a vet tech and have seen what it can do to pets when ingested.

Different product arrived.

I recently tried a pharmaceutical grade version of this in a test size bottle to see if it would help with stress/anxiety - I can honestly say that with this being the same dosage, it had the same effect, tasted just as great, has great ingredients, and was probably about half the cost! I have used this a few times now, and I find that although the bottle says you can take 1 or 2 tablets at a time, 1 tablet was the right amount to give me the calming effect that I was looking for while still allowing me to function normally. 2 tablets seemed to be just a bit too strong for me, and made me a little too relaxed to the point that I wasn't drowsy, but also probably wouldn't say no to the opportunity to have a nap. My fiance has also used this a few times now as well, to help with his social anxiety - he noticed a drastic and positive effect after only the first use (he took it half an hour before having to be in a very busy and social place) and he told me after leaving the event, hours later, that it was probably the first time he ever felt "normal" in a situation like that. We have both noticed very similar results from the Pharma GABA, with no side effects at all (this being a HUGE positive factor.) This has proven to be a really great product in my search for help with anxiety, and I can easily say that I have now added it to my arsenal of tools to help with anxiety/stress when I feel that I really need some relief from the mental and physical symptoms of anxiety.

The thing with natural supplements is that they work really well for some people and not for others, so you'll see some raving reviews and some that give it one star because 'it doesn't work at all'. GABA works for me really well - most of the time - when I have trouble falling asleep. I take two pills (I find that one is not enough) with 500mg of Inositol (vitamin B8) and sometimes magnesium. Even if it doesn't immediately help me fall asleep, it induces a very relaxed, restful state. There are other natural herbs that may really help - there is a lot of legitimate research involving a combination of Valerian and Lemon Balm (which saved me during a period of acute, severe insomnia, after I developed resistance to Z-drugs). Again, these supplement may do wonders for you or may not, but they are definitely worth trying and with some level of persistence until you find the right dosage and combination.

I ordered this, as my doctor made the suggestion for me to take this to calm my nerves and stress levels, as I didn’t want to take any meds. I decided to give GABA a try, and I must say it works wonders just what I needed to calm me down. Age 50 can be tricky, I would recommend giving this a try. My husband now at times even says “ have you taken your GABA” lol well worth the money and easy to chew.

I'm a natural anxious person, with a very short temper, and these have helped me stay calmer throughout the day. I'm on a very stressful period with my studies and I need these to stay calm and concentrate better. I do think they work and I even used 1 before my last exam and calmed me so I can better concentrate. I wish I knew about these in my teenage years. I love them, and I try to use them only when I feel my days are heavy, because I don't want the effect to wear off overtime. But yes if you need some anxiety relaxer this is great and depending on what level of anxiety you are on you may need a couple of these throughout the day. Does not cause any somnolence, just a very clear head in my opinion. I do think I may try the 250mg ones later, just to see on what extend it is better.