I have been on a journey to find supplements to help with my severe insomnia and anxiety. I have also been looking for something that I could use as I dose back on Xanax. The insomnia started about 3 years ago and then anxiety followed along with nightly panic attacks. I saw several doctors and was put on so many meds I cannot list them all. Most of the meds only made my symptoms worse or I was in a drugged, foggy state during the day. What finally worked was an anti depressant during the day along with 2 mg Xanax and another 2 mg of Xanax for night. I am now physically dependent on Xanax for anxiety and sleep. Along the way, I have tried Valerian Root, Ashwagandaha, L-Theanine, melatonin, B-vitamins, CBD, magnesium, 5-HTP, etc. None of them worked for me. Then I found Solgar GABA. I was skeptical of course because of my experience with the others but thought why not give it a go. It has been a slow process but I now take .5 mg Xanax during the day, no anti depressant and 1 mg Xanax at night. I take a GABA capsule, twice daily, and 2 capsules at night with a magnesium supplement. GABA has helped me be able to dose back off of Xanax and to manage my anxiety. I feel calm during the day without all the Xanax. At night, I no longer get on the gerbil wheel and wonder if I am going to be able to go to sleep. When I crawl into bed, I'm calm and relaxed. This product has given me hope that I will finally be able to get completely off of Xanax but it also gives me something that I can use to manage my insomnia/anxiety that is non habit forming and not addictive.

I thought the dosage was high at first. I felt a little short of breath after taking it. That still happens from time to time. However, I sleep so much better. And the anxiety that was causing me to experience palpitations has diminished significantly. I also exercise. But adding this gaba has made a drastic improvement in my mood, coping ability and sense of calm.

For me, this supplement gives me a calming effect. I take 1 capsules before bed.<br /><br />I research all supplements and manufacturers before purchasing any vitamin/supplement products to check for value, quality, consistency, independent lab testing, etc. Solgar is one of the best vitamin companies. However, for this GABA supplement, I prefer the Douglas Laboratories Brand. I felt more of a calming effect from their version of GABA.<br /><br />GABA is an amino acids naturally made in the human body, however many lack a sufficient amount. GABA supplementation is contradictory due to lack of reputable research and studies about the supplement’s ability to cross the body’s blood brain barrier. There have been some studies that show it can be absorbed when it passes through the liver. Research is ongoing and data changes, as with most aspects of vitamins and supplements.<br /><br />A GABA supplement is not a replacement for the drug “Gabapentin.” I have seen lots of reviews of various brands of GABA and some consumers thought this was a form of Gabapentin and it is not.<br /><br />Do a little research if you are interested in any supplement.<br /><br />I am not a doctor or medical professional, however I am a knowledgeable consumer. Check with your health care provider before adding supplements to your regimen to make sure they will not adversely interact with medications you are already taking.

My doctor recommended I take this before bed to help keep my muscles relaxed. Gamma-aminobutyric Acid receptors are the target of valium and other benzodiazepines. Taking two per night helps keep my back from locking up. I have taken it for years, I have never tried another brand so another one may work better than Solgar.

I use for Anxieties and PMSing.. Its very calming. I relax without feeling drugged or tired, go from anxiety attack to forgetting what my issue is. Just calm!!!

Great product. It seems to be helping to calm my frazzled menopausal nerves! 😁