Natural Factors Gaba Stress Relax 100 Mg Chewable 60 Tablets

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 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.

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 take these every night and they help me fell back asleep when I wake up. The texture is like Tums, but I like Tums. I definitely will be taking these for a long time!