The dietary supplement NOW Foods GABA, 500 mg is a combination of GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) with vitamin B6 (from pyrodoxine hydrochloride). The product is suitable for use by those on exclusion diets, including vegans and vegetarians. It comes in the form of swallowable capsules and one pack contains 100 units. A larger pack containing 200 capsules is also available. Feel free to compare the two options.

GABA and vitamin B6 - key properties

Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the biosynthesis of GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid, one of the most important neurotransmitters. But in the body, vitamin B6 also has a number of other functions, for example:

• helps in the normal synthesis of cysteine,
• contributes to the maintenance of normal energy metabolism,
• helps in the normal functioning of the nervous system,
• helps in the maintenance of normal homocysteine metabolism,
• contributes to the maintenance of normal protein and glycogen metabolism,
• helps in the maintenance of normal psychological functions.

Check out our Glossary now and find out more about its properties.