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GABA 60 Tablets Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Adaptogen Research

Tablet Or Pill Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

GABA 60 Tablets is a dietary supplement by Adaptogen Research with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for anxiety and stress, sleep problems, relaxation.Based on those ingredients, 419 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: gamma-aminobutyric acid, or GABA. GABA is a chemical messenger in your brain that your body makes naturally — it's involved in relaxation and sleep.

The tablet also holds several inactive ingredients (fillers and binders) including xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, citric acid, vegetable stearates, natural flavors, stevia extract, and pharmaceutical glaze.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) product and its label doesn't state a use — see Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)'s own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence for GABA supplements isn't established in the data we hold. The product is marketed for anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, cerebral palsy, and chronic bronchitis, but for all of these uses the scientific evidence is rated insufficient — meaning the research hasn't settled whether it actually works.

If you're considering GABA for any of these reasons, talk it over with your doctor or pharmacist about what the current research supports.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

GABA is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been well studied. The most common side effects reported are drowsiness, stomach upset, minor throat burning, muscle weakness, and nausea.

One case also reported a temporary loss of menstruation. The safety information isn't complete enough, so the data advises caution and avoiding it unless your doctor specifically recommends otherwise.

There isn't enough safety data on file for pregnancy. For breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it.

Since these are individual medical decisions, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your own situation.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba)

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba).
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 419 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before combining GABA with blood pressure medications — GABA may lower your blood pressure further and cause dizziness or fainting. Also double-check if you're on sedatives, sleep aids, or other central nervous system depressants (Moderate severity), since adding GABA might increase drowsiness.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

GABA supplements don't have solid evidence that they work for anxiety, ADHD, or the other conditions they're marketed for. If you take blood pressure medication or sedatives, you'll want to check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, since GABA may affect how those drugs work.

Long-term safety isn't well understood, so this isn't a product to take indefinitely without professional guidance.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about GABA 60 Tablets, straight from the product label.

Brand Adaptogen Research
Barcode (UPC) 0612524953641
Net contents 60 Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Apr 22, 2021
DSLD ID 247006
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
0612524953641
IngredientAmount% DV
Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid200 mg--

Other ingredients: Xylitol, F-Melt, Vegetable Stearates, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia extract, Pharmaceutical Glaze

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Label statements
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Formulation

Notice: Color, size or shape may appear different between lots.

Vegetarian Formula

Made with Non-GMO Ingredients Does not contain gluten

Chewable

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

General Statements

Professional Use Only

Digitally signed by Dr. Julia Dmitriva DN: cn=Julia Dmitriva, o, ou, [email protected], c=US Date: 2017-03-20 10:41:24-06'00'

Guaranteed GMP Compliant Products

Precautions

Report any adverse reactions to 302-213-0030

Keep out of reach of children.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, chew two tablets per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner.

Brand IP Statement(s)

PharmaGABA is a trademark of Pharma Foods International Co., Ltd. F-Melt is a registered trademark of Fuji Chemical Industry Co., Ltd.

Formula

PharmaGABA is a proprietary form of GABA, one of the body's main calming neurotransmitters. It is manufactured through a natural fermentation process, which has been shown to result in a more clinically effective GABA than generic synthetic forms.

Storage

Store at room temperature.

See for yourself

GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid

Interacts with
419 drugs
200 mg per serving

GABA is a calming chemical messenger (neurotransmitter) that your body makes on its own, and it is sold as a supplement for stress, anxiety, and sleep...

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Xylitol, F-Melt, Vegetable Stearates, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Citric Acid, Natural Flavors, Stevia extract, Pharmaceutical Glaze. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research Drug Interactions

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419Drugs
172 Moderate 247 Minor

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in GABA 60 Tablets with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid2 drug types · 419 drugs

Antihypertensive Drugs

Theoretically, taking GABA with antihypertensive drugs might increase the risk of hypotension.
Some clinical research shows that GABA can decrease blood pressure in patients with hypertension.

Likelihood Possible Evidence B
Cns Depressants

Theoretically, GABA might have additive sedative effects when used in conjunction with CNS depressants. However, it is unclear if this concern is clinically relevant.
Endogenous GABA has well-established relaxant effects and GABA(A) receptors have an established physiological role in sleep. However, the effects of GABA supplements are unclear, as it is unknown whether exogenous GABA crosses the blood-brain barrier. Although there have been limited reports of drowsiness or tiredness with GABA supplements, these effects have not been widely reported in clinical studies. Additionally, intravenous GABA 0.1-1 mg/kg has been shown to induce anxiety in a dose-dependent manner.

Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for GABA 60 Tablets, from the product label.

Adaptogen Research

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Name
Adaptogen Research
Street Address
625 Barksdale Road, Suite 113
City
Newark
State
DE
ZipCode
19711
Phone Number
302-213-0030
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GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research: Common Questions

Does GABA 60 Tablets by Adaptogen Research interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, GABA 60 Tablets has a known interaction with 419 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
GABA 60 Tablets contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
What are the most common side effects?
When taken by mouth, the most common side effects are drowsiness, stomach upset, a minor burning feeling in the throat, muscle weakness, and nausea. If any of these bother you, stop taking it and talk with your pharmacist.
Is GABA safe to take long-term?
It's generally well tolerated in the short term, but long-term safety hasn't been studied thoroughly. The data doesn't give us enough information to say it's safe for months or years, so check with your doctor if you're thinking of taking it regularly.
Can I take this while breastfeeding?
The safety data advises against GABA while breastfeeding because there isn't enough information about whether it passes into breast milk or how it might affect your baby. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product is right for you.
Does GABA actually work for anxiety or ADHD?
The evidence we have isn't strong enough to say. GABA is marketed for anxiety, ADHD, athletic performance, cerebral palsy, and chronic bronchitis, but the research rating for all of these is 'insufficient' — which means we don't have solid proof it works.
Is this supplement natural?
GABA is a naturally occurring chemical in your body, but this is a synthetic supplement form. The tablet also contains inactive ingredients like xylitol, stevia, and microcrystalline cellulose.

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GABA 60 Tablets's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 12 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) 12 references
  1. Cavagnini F, Invitti C, Pinto M, et al. Effect of acute and repeated administration of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) on growth hormone and prolactin secretion in man. Acta Endocrinol (Copenh) 1980;93:149-54.
  2. Nurnberger JI Jr, Berrettini WH, Simmons-Alling S, et al. Intravenous GABA administration is anxiogenic in man. Psychiatry Res 1986;19:113-7. PubMed
  3. Gershman RN, Vasilenko MA, Iliushina GG, et al. [Gammalon in the rehabilitation in infantile cerebral palsy]. Pediatr.Akus.Ginekol. 1977;(6):26-7.
  4. Loeb C, Benassi E, Bo, GP, et al. Preliminary evaluation of the effect of GABA and phosphatidylserine in epileptic patients. Epilepsy Res. 1987;1:209-12 . PubMed
  5. Inoue K, Shirai T, Ochiai H, et al. Blood-pressure-lowering effect of a novel fermented milk containing gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mild hypertensives. Eur J Clin Nutr 2003;57:490-95.
  6. ELLIOTT, K. A. and JASPER, H. H. Gammaaminobutyric acid. Physiol Rev. 1959;39(2):383-406.
  7. Winsky-Sommerer, R. Role of GABAA receptors in the physiology and pharmacology of sleep. Eur.J.Neurosci. 2009;29(9):1779-1794.
  8. Meldrum, B. S. GABAergic mechanisms in the pathogenesis and treatment of epilepsy. Br.J.Clin.Pharmacol. 1989;27 Suppl 1:3S-11S. PubMed
  9. Loeb, C., Marinari, U. M., Benassi, E., Besio, G., Cottalasso, D., Cupello, A., Maffini, M., Mainardi, P., Pronzato, M. A., and Scotto, P. A. Phosphatidylserine increases in vivo the synaptosomal uptake of exogenous GABA in rats. Exp.Neurol. 1988;99(2):4 PubMed
  10. Melis, G. B., Paoletti, A. M., Mais, V., and Fioretti, P. Interference of dopamine infusion on gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA)-stimulated prolactin increase. J.Endocrinol.Invest 1980;3(4):445-448.
  11. Boonstra E, de Kleijn R, Colzato LS, Alkemade A, Forstmann BU, Nieuwenhuis S. Neurotransmitters as food supplements: the effects of GABA on brain and behavior. Front Psychol. 2015 Oct 6;6:1520. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2015.01520. eCollection 2015. PubMed
  12. de Bie TH, Witkamp RF, Balvers MG, Jongsma MA. Effects of ?-aminobutyric acid supplementation on glucose control in adults with prediabetes: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Am J Clin Nutr 2023;118(3):708-719. PubMed

See these in context on the Gamma-aminobutyric Acid (gaba) monograph →

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