General Dosage
100-200mg PharmaGABA daily or as needed for stress
Maximum dose: 750mg/day (limited safety data above this level)
GABA Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 100-200mg PharmaGABA daily or as needed for stress
Timing: For acute stress: take 30-60 minutes before stressful event. For sleep: 30-60 minutes before bed. Can be taken on empty stomach.
Dosage by Condition
Acute stress / anxiety
100-200mg as needed, up to 3 times dailyEmerging
Sleep onset
100-200mg, 30-60 minutes before bedEmerging
General relaxation
100mg, 1-2 times dailyEmerging
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Acute stress / anxiety | 100-200mg as needed, up to 3 times daily | Emerging |
| Sleep onset | 100-200mg, 30-60 minutes before bed | Emerging |
| General relaxation | 100mg, 1-2 times daily | Emerging |
Upper limit: 750mg/day (limited safety data above this level)
Timing & Absorption
For acute stress: take 30-60 minutes before stressful event. For sleep: 30-60 minutes before bed. Can be taken on empty stomach.
Can be taken with or without food.
References
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- Nakamura H, Takishima T, Kometani T, Yokogoshi H (2009). Psychological stress-reducing effect of chocolate enriched with gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in humans. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. DOI PubMed
- Yamatsu A, Yamashita Y, Pandharipande T, Maru I, Kim M (2016). Effect of oral gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) administration on sleep and its absorption in humans. Food Science and Biotechnology. DOI PubMed