Source Naturals Serene Science, GABA Calm - Peppermint Flavored - 120 Lozenges

Does the job ! I take one in the morning and it eases my stress/anxiety levels considerably. Allows me to remain focused and calm throughout the day. One is usually good for the day but if necessary I take another later in the day. Has a pleasant mint taste and dissolves nicely. There’s no ahhhh moment you just function better. Absolutely worth trying if you struggle with stress and anxiety.

GABA Calm works well for me. I do not use it every day, but typically rely upon it to help me wind down after a fun-filled day of stress when I'm forced to drive in crazy traffic on one of the more dangerous highways in the Western U.S., be on time to appointments, work with and for people who are impossible to please and stop by a crowded grocery store before making the long commute home on the same dangerous highway (typically after dark, which makes for a more nerve-wracking experience). After a day like this, no matter how physically and emotionally exhausted I may feel, it takes at least three hours for me to "wind down" enough to even think about falling asleep. This is often less than optimal, particularly when I arrive home at 11 PM and am expected to be showered, wide awake and fully functional by 8 AM. After days like I've described, six hours or less of sleep is simply not enough recovery time. I'm ragged, weary and occasionally even surly all day. Using GABA Calm cuts my "wind down time" to half or a third of this average. Because it is made for sub-lingual use, it works quite rapidly. I've taken to carrying a few in a pill fob as "back up", so I can put one under my tongue about 30 minutes before arriving back at the farm and already be starting to "chill" as I park. One tablet effects me sufficiently that it seems best to be off the road before the full effect kicks in. The Peppermint is refreshing; tastes good. I like the sub-lingual delivery, although anyone using this often might find a bit of irritation under the tongue developing and may choose to move it between gums and cheek to avoid any soreness. With this delivery method, it is very difficult to formulate any pill (or extract or hard candy, for that matter) that can be used every single day, multiple times per day and avoid irritation inside one's mouth. GABA Calm also helps significantly reduce irritability (fast!) in a friend who has issues with moderate to severe chronic pain who's sometimes a bit temperamental and has difficulty getting a good night's rest. In my friend's case, a full-spectrum B-vitamin supplement plus vitamin D and Calcium are added to the mix. We've both noticed it improves feelings of well-being that seem to stick around the next day. GABA Calm works. It is a good value and a terrific product.

So the flavor isn't great, but this actually works for me. I'm having such a productive two days since using this. I plan to have my doctor review as well, but finally! History: After losing over a hundred pounds, being very active, and having life stresses, my adhd has been off the charts! The constant thoughts, unable to concentrate, constant chaos in my head and actions. I can't take any of the prescriptions due to my current required medication list. So this natural alternative is a blessing. I've tried a few others on here, and cbd. This helps me by slowing down my brain just enough to complete tasks without hyperfocusing on the current tasks or forgetting other tasks.

I actually think these help a little in calming. They didn’t have the best taste but nothing terrible.

Ya know honestly... this stuff works. Seriously. I am one stressed out crazy person sometimes and I pop a few of these under my tongue...let it dissolve and feel so much better. Like the name implies, it helps you with anxiety/ stress during the day. DON'T get this to take right before bed...as GABA stand-alone is generally helpful to get your sleepy after taking it (that was actually my mistake when I got this). This is the type of product to utilize while needing to stay calm and focused during the day, while also helping with sleep later on. It contains L-Tyrosine which is stimulatory - meaning...very counterproductive in getting into sleepy-time mode. It also contains Glycine which is an amino acid and stimulant as well as depressant... with a ton of purposes which include: boosting mental performance and memory boosting energy levels and fighting fatigue fighting the effects of stress and anxiety and like GABA..improving sleep quality. In fact.. due to its role in both nerve and neurotransmitter functions, Glycine works with other amino acids, including taurine and GABA, as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. ---and what do you think are all the ingredients in this product?? ;) I learned a while back to supplement GABA with taurine to be more effective, and one side effect with regularly taking taurine now is I have retained muscle easily and with little effort (Taurine is known to be used with body building and yes, it is popular in energy drinks). Glycine also strengthens the body. This amino acid is essential for many different muscle, cognitive and metabolic functions. In regards to improving sleep, It helps calm anxiety or nervousness that keeps you up at night and gets in the way of getting good sleep — plus it helps directly bring nutrients to cells and tissue for energy at all times of the day. Nervous system/brain stuff is kind of complicated, but basically it helps break nutrients down so it can be used by cells for energy, which in the process supports strong immune, digestive and nervous systems. This is why using during the day helps with daytime stuff...as well as affecting improving better sleep later on. Mind you the amount of L-Tyrosine and Glycine are small and not the full dose that would be taken for their purposes alone, but this is why the product is good to take during the day. Honestly its hard to wrap my head around all the amino acid / nerve mumbo jumbo talk (the above is based on my own research of the products, I am NOT a nutrition expert) but I will put it this way: These ingredients helps nerve function... it is not like caffeine (when I mention there being stimulants in it). It makes your brain work better for both being awake / focused / relaxed and knowing how to turn itself off at night. Hopefully that makes sense. I keep this stuff at work and during a day that work is intensifying or something is bothering me... I take 1 to 2 (I find 2 to be more calming) and feel better within about 10 minutes. I highly recommend trying out if you are looking to improve your zen state as well as improving your sleep in the long term.