Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
136licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Tablet, Powder +2
Health Canada Monographs
1Conditions Requiring Product Details
2These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have a blood pressure or cardiovascular disorderCOGNITIVE FUNCTION PRODUCTS · Products providing Huperzia serrata, huperzine A, or over 150 mg/day theobromine
Caution to verifyAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have an attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADD or ADHD)COGNITIVE FUNCTION PRODUCTS · Products making a sustained attention claim
Cautions & Contraindications
20adverse_reactionReferences: Nakazaki et al. 2021; Clewell et al. 2016; Taylor et al. 2016; Kuhman et al. 2015, McGlade et al. 2015, Morasch et al. 2015, Baggott et al. 2013, Cotroneo et al. 2013; EFSA 2013; EMA 2013; Gardner and McGuffin 2013, Neufingerl et al. 2013, Yang et al. 2013, McGlade et al. 2012, Fiebich et al. 2011; AMR 2010; Morgan and Stevens 2010; Okun et al. 2010, Van den Bogaard et al. 2010; ESCOP 2009; Wang et al. 2009; Calabrese et al. 2008; CPS 2008; Li et al. 2008, Cornelis and El-Sohemy 2007; Powers et al. 2007; Bain et al.2006; Bradley 2006; Bui et al. 2006; Mills et al. 2006; Shils et al. 2006; Turner et al. 2006; Bouchard et al. 2005; Chandrasekaran et al. 2005; Haller et al. 2005; Noordzij et al. 2005; Nathan et al. 2004; Bone 2003; Zangara 2003; Avisar et al. 2002; Barnes et al. 2002; Berardi et al. 2002; Thomsen 2002; Brinker 2001; Nathan et al. 2001; Stough et al. 2001; Arya et al. 2000; Pepping 2000; Vahedi et al. 2000; Jee et al. 1999; Sun et al. 1999; Mester et al. 1995; Xu et al. 1995, Bradley 1992; Zimmerman 1992; Creighton and Stanton 1990; Rai et al. 1990; Jefferson 1988
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if hypersensitivity/allergy occurs
adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you experience dizziness, unusual muscle cramping, agitation, gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or excessive salivation
adverse_reactionStop use if you experience severe stomach and/or intestinal irritation
adverse_reactionWhen using this product (a) diuretic effect may occur
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances
adverse_reactionWhen using this product you may experience headaches or gastrointestinal discomfort/disturbances
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking dopaminergic or cholinergic drugs
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking medications which affect acetylcholine levels (cholinergic or anticholinergic drugs)
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Alternative Names
223Acetylcarnitine(common)American ginseng(common)Apricot-vine(common)Asgandh(common)Ashwagandha(common)Asian ginseng(common)Astragalus(common)Asvagandha(common)Bacopa(common)Baiguo(common)Balm(common)Bee balm(common)Big-leaf linden(common)Bine(common)Bishop's-wort(common)Blue chamomile(common)Brazilian tea(common)Broadleaf lime(common)Caffeine(common)California-poppy(common)+203 more
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
1050 mg21 licensed products
25 mg18 licensed products
100 mg18 licensed products
30 milligrams9 licensed products
60 milligrams9 licensed products
200 mg9 licensed products
135 mg6 licensed products
300 mg6 licensed products
500 mg6 licensed products
20 mg5 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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