NOW Foods GABA 500 mg and 750 mg Capsules

Gamma-aminobutyric acid is a non-protein amino acid naturally present in the nervous system. The 500 mg formula supplies GABA with 2 mg vitamin B6 as pyridoxine HCl per capsule. The 750 mg formula lists GABA as its only active ingredient.

The 500 mg strength comes in 100- and 200-capsule bottles; the 750 mg option contains 200 capsules. Use directions also differ: NOW allows the lower-strength capsule two or three times daily as needed and the higher-strength capsule once or twice daily as needed, preferably with juice or water on an empty stomach.

Highlights

• 500 mg and 750 mg GABA options
• 500 mg formula includes vitamin B6
• Vegetarian capsule format
• Strength-specific bottle sizes

Key ingredients

GABA, 500 mg or 750 mg per capsule. The 500 mg formula also provides 2 mg of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine HCl.

How to use

500 mg capsules: Take 1 capsule 2 to 3 times daily as needed, preferably with juice or water on an empty stomach. 750 mg capsules: Take 1 capsule 1 to 2 times daily as needed, preferably with juice or water on an empty stomach.

Dietary and allergen information

500 mg capsules: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens. 750 mg capsules: Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut or sesame ingredients. Produced in a facility that also processes ingredients containing these allergens.

Format and serving

One vegetarian capsule per serving. 500 mg GABA: 100- or 200-capsule bottles. 750 mg GABA: 200-capsule bottle.

Warnings

For adults only. Consult physician if pregnant/nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.

Questions and answers

Are the daily-use schedules the same?

The 500 mg directions allow one capsule two or three times daily as needed. The 750 mg directions allow one capsule once or twice daily as needed.

Does NOW recommend food with GABA?

Both formulas are preferably taken with juice or water on an empty stomach.