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Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by BulkSupplements.com

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg is a dietary supplement by BulkSupplements.com 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 Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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: GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) at 600 mg per capsule. GABA is a neurotransmitter — a chemical messenger in your brain and nervous system — that plays a role in relaxation and sleep.

The capsule itself is made from hypromellose, an inactive ingredient.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
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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 is still being worked out. The data we hold rates it as having insufficient reliable evidence for anxiety, athletic performance, ADHD, cerebral palsy, and chronic bronchitis.

That means studies so far haven't established whether it actually works for these uses — not that it doesn't work, but that we don't have solid proof yet.

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.

Taken by mouth, GABA is generally well tolerated over the short term, though 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 reported a temporary loss of menstrual periods in someone taking GABA with another supplement. Because there isn't enough safety information, it's best to avoid GABA while breastfeeding unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Pregnancy safety data isn't on file for this ingredient — talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you if you're pregnant or planning to be.

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.

Before you start, check any blood pressure medications (antihypertensive drugs) you take — GABA might lower your blood pressure further and could cause dizziness or lightheadedness. Also flag any sedating medications like sleep aids, anxiety medications, or opioids with your pharmacist, as GABA might add to their drowsy effects.

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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 might be worth trying if you're interested in relaxation support, but the evidence for specific conditions like anxiety isn't solid yet. Be cautious if you take blood pressure medication or sedating drugs — check your medications with the tool on this page first.

Since long-term safety isn't well established, talk with your pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or on other medications.

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 Sep 24, 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 Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand BulkSupplements.com
Net contents 100 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 24, 2021
DSLD ID 253268
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com, 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:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
100
IngredientAmount% DV
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid600 mg--

Other ingredients: Hypromellose Capsules

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Label statements
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General Statements

Clean & pure bulk supplements

Formula

(GABA)

Precautions

Warning: This product is not intended for use by those with a serious medical condition or pregnant or lactating women.

Consult your physician before use.

Keep out of reach of children!

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Formulation

Free of: Sugar, soy, dairy, yeast, gluten or additives

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule one to three times daily, or as directed by a physician.

Storage

Storage: Keep dry, cool & dark

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Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container100 Amounts shown are per serving.

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid

Interacts with
419 drugs
600 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: Hypromellose Capsules. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com 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 Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg 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 Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg, from the product label.

BulkSupplements.com

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Name
BulkSupplements.com
Street Address
7511 Eastgate Road
City
Henderson
State
NV
ZipCode
89011
Web Address
BulkSupplements.com
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Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com: Common Questions

Does Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg by BulkSupplements.com interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg 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?
Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg 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 is GABA and what does it do in your body?
GABA is a neurotransmitter — a chemical messenger in your brain and nervous system. Naturally, it helps your body relax and is involved in sleep. This supplement contains 600 mg of it per capsule, though whether supplement doses produce the same effects as the GABA your body makes on its own isn't fully clear.
Does GABA actually help with anxiety?
The evidence we have rates it as insufficient to say whether it reliably helps with anxiety. Studies haven't yet shown solid proof that it works for this purpose, so it's an open question.
What side effects might I experience?
The most commonly reported side effects are drowsiness, stomach upset, minor throat burning, muscle weakness, and nausea. GABA is generally well tolerated over short periods, but long-term safety data is limited.
Is GABA safe to take while pregnant or breastfeeding?
There isn't enough safety information on file for pregnancy with this ingredient — talk with your doctor about whether it's appropriate for you. For breastfeeding, the safety data advises against it unless your doctor says otherwise.
Why do I need to check my blood pressure medications?
GABA can lower blood pressure on its own, and some research shows it does in people with high blood pressure. If you're already taking a medication for that, combining them might lower your pressure too much and cause dizziness or lightheadedness.

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Gamma Aminobutyric Acid 600 mg'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

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