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NOW Foods Gaba 750mg, 100 Vcaps

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after doing some research, I decided to buy some gaba and Piracetam. I take the gaba at night and I take the Piracetam the following morning, and I felt great! I wake up and soon after I feel totally refreshed (and I NEVER wake up feeling refreshed) I feel good, positive, and really looking forward to my day (another abnormality). I get ready for college now, and when I get on the bus, I just feel relaxed, and happy. I never feel relaxed and happy on the bus, because I always get this feeling of panic and worry about the day ahead. I'll even get panic attacks when the bus gets crowded and noisy, not lately though.

While at college, I am totaly different, I am creative, I ask questions, I talk ALL day, and I am funny! people in my class wonder what is wrong with me! haha

My brain actually feels good if you know what i mean, there is a nice physical and mental sensation going on. I've been happy (well at least happier), since I began taking Piracetam and GABA together. When I usually am around a lot of people, it makes me so uncomfortable I become physically ill. Not anymore!

I'm two weeks in and I'm still feeling fantastic. I tried taking GABA by itself in the past but it didn't make me feel this good until I added in Piracetam. I take the NOW Foods brand GABA and I also purchased the Piracetam on amazon from Piracetam Bulk Powder Heavily Discounted Multiple Quantities Available (100 grams). I don't know if this company has GABA as well and if they do I cannot speak of it's quality or effectiveness. What I do know, is that since taking this brand of Piracetam along with my GABA, life has been very good.

Not much to say other then this will/should help promote relaxation for those who suffer insomnia, P.T.S.D. mild to severe Anxiety (also bad withdrawal symptoms)

Kava root is OK but it does not treat the actual problem I.E. overstimulated nerve cells, it's the "Beta Blocker for the Brain" in the sense of heart palpitations, the brain can be the same way...... overstimulated, where you feel like you cannot 'turn it off" that's where these come in. If you are not convinced this works just look at the reviews on I-Herb it is filled with a treasure trove of info on this particular product. those with epilepsy/ADD should benefit a great deal from this product, because by it's very nature it works as an anti-spasmodic(tremor)a tranquil mood stabilizer.

Word of advise: this should not be taken as a prescription "substitution"

(although with some it can be) but rather to aid bad withdrawal symptoms I.E. Benzos, Anti-Depression, Alcohol, other addictions......

however it's effects will not be the same on everyone.

This is mainly for sleep, stress, and withdrawal. You can take this earlier but the best time is usually in the mid-day or close to night the mind/body is already in a naturally relaxed state, so this is when it is most beneficial.

This is not a 'wonder supplement' by a long shot, but works much, much better then your typical Valerian extract, Kava Kava etc.. the other just give you a buzz, this makes you calm and keeps you calm most of the day 'upstairs' in the head where it counts. For 'mild' anxity/bad stress this is a life saver.

Up top effects everything else pertaining to the body not vice versa obviously the brain and spinal cord are the central hubs when it comes to nerves effecting the rest of the body, so why try anything else? this is not like the medicinal teas and weak various supplements that purport to 'clam you' for only 3 hours (if that) then you go back into highly nervous mode NO- THIS WORKS. at lest a 7-10 hour duration, even longer when taken for awhile) their are prescription drugs that don't even work as good as this, yes they are that beneficial. BTW A positive alternative to prescription drugs, also highly recommended is Tryptophan, and Min-Tran.Standard Process Min-Tran 800 T

I have had a problem turning off my mind when it's time to go to sleep. The sleep I did get was broken and with two little ones running me ragged and working full time I average 4-6 hrs of sleep each night. I also suffer from depression but have not wanted to take prescription medication for health reasons.

This product was recommended by a co-worker and I have to say it has worked wonders for me. I take one each night and though I only get 3-5 hrs of sleep it is good quality sleep and I am not dozing at work anymore. My depression and anxiety issues have lessened dramatically and I find I am not a screaming maniac with my kids as I was when I was exhausted.

I stopped taking the GABA for a week and noticed a huge difference in my temper and anxiety. I need a t-shirt that says . . ."Have you had your GABA today"

I have since recommended it to a couple co-workers. One said she didn't notice a difference and the male said it helped him dramatically with his sleep issues.

I am very grateful for the product and how it has helped me. I highly recommend trying it out and I hope you have the same results I did.

I read about GABA in a health newsletter by Dr. Julian Whitaker. It is recommended by holistic practitioners for stress, anxiety, and insomnia, especially the kind where you can't turn off your thoughts and are lying in bed worrying and planning for the day ahead. GABA creates calm in the body without chemicals found in prescription drugs.

I used it for weeks and experienced a wonderful, relaxing effect but, unfortunately, I ultimately developed uncomfortable side effects of racing heart, breathlessness and slight dizziness shortly after rising when I took it at bedtime. These symptoms especially happened when bending over. With much disappointment, I had to stop taking the GABA. The holistic doctor I go to said that GABA sometimes has side effects of various types because it works on neurotransmitters. My case is uncommon, though, from what I've read, and if you do not get side effects it is a wonderful neutraceutical.

My chiropractor recommended Standard Process Min-Tran instead, since GABA became a problem for me. Fortunately, I have not had any side effects with Min-Tran, and its calming effects are even more soothing than GABA.

I've been dealing with insomnia for years now and have tried pretty much *everything* so when investigating the next "miracle cure" I maintain a healthy balance of skeptical and desperate. Having recently read about the possible benefits of taking GABA as a supplement to promote sleep, I decided to give it a try.

I started taking one tablet every 12 hours, 8am and 8pm on an empty stomach. The first night I did not fall asleep faster or sooner but notably I did sleep for six hours when I usually get four hours or less. The second night I didn't sleep at all which happens more often than I'd care to admit. The third and fourth night I found myself sleepy at "normal" hours, as in before midnight and actually fell asleep before 2am and got about 6 hours of consecutive sleep each night. It is now the second week and the results have been about the same - I am actually getting some sleep!.

Frankly, I am really stunned at these improvements since even prescriptions like Ambien have not been as helpful. I am equally surprised at how quickly my system responded to this supplement as most things need to build up in your system first before a result can be seen. I should mention that in having a chronic illness (Lupus) I have been on countless permutations and combinations of prescription and non prescription medications and supplements over the years so I am much less likely to fall for a placebo effect; I've learned somewhat to expect less from a label over the years of claims that fell short or flat out failed to deliver.

It is only the second week now but the results have been really great so far with me getting a decent nights' sleep at least two thirds of the time. I'm hoping that the results continue to improve or at least stay consistent and I'll update this review with any significant changes.

A friend of mine started taking Gaba and was very happy with the calming effects it gave her.

I was more interested in trying it for sleep.

I've suffered from insomnia for years.

Melatonin is mostly effective but some nights even that doesn't work

I decided to try Gaba and I'm happy to report that as long as I don't work out within three hours of sleeping and as long as I adhere to a strict waking and sleeping schedule I sleep like a rock.

One thing I did notice was...

With the holidays just finished my diet has been a ton of junk food...and yet my waist shrunk an inch.

It turns out that Gaba help release more growth hormone.

Perfect for weight loss.

So I sleep better and burn more fat.

How cool is that?

A warning to people who approach things with the "more is better" attitude.

Gaba, like any other supplement is NOT to be abused.

Use it as directed please.

I hope your results are as pleasant as mine have been.

Recommended.

I was very very skeptical, as many others, when ordering this product. As a lifelong sufferer of anxiety and depression (which runs in my family) I've tried everything to curb symptoms from illicit drugs and alcohol to prescription medication - none helped to alleviate the symptoms. I do not believe in miracle pills or cures, so this is not a claim for a miracle pill.

I came across some cursory information on GABA while reading "The Anxiety Cure" by Dr. Archibald Hart for a graduate program in counseling which I am currently enrolled in. I highly recommend Dr. Hart's book. Before purchasing I researched and read anything I could I get my hands on pertaining to GABA. I must reiterate, the literature is INCONCLUSIVE with regard to whether GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier most likely because research is limited due to non-backing of natural products by the FDA (which should tell you something right away). Of all the literature I read on GABA, only ONE, yes ONE (1) article briefly mentions "not crossing the blood brain barrier" so take this claim lightly.

After reading up on GABA, I decided to go for it. All I can say is that in the 5 weeks since first taking GABA (2 capsules each morning, 1500 mg) I have noticed a remarkable difference. Impulse eating had markedly decreased, I am much more at ease, I can even stand being around myself! This should resonate with fellow sufferers of anxiety and depression as I am sure you know what it is like to not stand being in your own skin. Perfectionist tendencies have greatly diminished. Although racing thoughts still present from time to time, the frequency and duration are much less. I take special note of the decline in impulse eating as this was mentioned in a previous review. I, too, am less hungry and have not had the urge to eat past 8 p.m. and the binge eating is no more, even throughout the day. Ive even lost a few pounds. It's as if my natural cycle has been restored.

So as not to be deceptive, I must add that I also read up on l-theanine, an amino acid found in large quantity in green/black tea. L-theanine stimulates GABA production in the brain (this claim is soundly supported by research done on green/black tea). I take the l-theanine sporadically before bed which helps with restful sleep. In addition, I have substantially decreased daily caffeine intake from 6-8 cups of coffee to no more than 2. I often substitute green/black tea for coffee as well. For anyone who is serious about taking GABA or l-theanine, I highly recommend reading up on these, especially l-theanine. Green/black tea does have caffeine, though less, but the presence of l-theanine balances out the caffeine surge and produces an alert calmness.

Be sure and follow the directions and take on an empty stomach. There are no side effects except for what can be described as a "tingly" feeling roughly 20-30 minutes after taking (this is actually proof that the supplement is GABA as this too is reported in the literature). It lasts for a few seconds, so don't be too alarmed. It is my contention that these changes in diet along with the presence of GABA/l-theanine supplementation have lead to the reduction of anxiety/depression. I highly recommend this product.

I am very surprised by how effective this product is! I have been suffering from depression, and irratablity...this has a dramatic effect right away...very calming, relieves anxiety, and stress. Almost a "tingly" feeling within an hour of taking it. I would highly recommend to anyone try this first before considering going on perscription medication

Primary reason was for restful sleep which doesn't come easy.

The tense feeling experienced normally during stressful workday is lessened significantly. However the sleep issue has not really been helped with GABA.

Got this for my wife. She's had anxiety problems since she was little. She tried all of the prescription drugs and those just created more problems than they solved. Saw this on Amazon and read the reviews. Figured it was worth a few bucks. Since taking it my wife has noticed her anxiety level drop significantly. It is now pretty much a non-factor. Will definitely recommend and continue to purchase this product.