Dosages

GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid)

U.S. RDA:
Not Available

Dr. Atkins:
Anxiousness: 500mg - 4 grams daily.
Irritability: 500mg - 4 grams daily.

Dr. Balch:
Alcoholism: 750mg once or twice daily, as needed.
Anxiety disorder: 750mg twice daily.
ADD/ADHD: 750mg daily.
Bulimia: follow label directions.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: follow label directions. Take on an empty stomach with water or juice. Take with 50mg of vitamin B6 and 100mg vitamin C for better absorption.
Depression: 750mg daily. Take with 200mg niacinamide for best results.
Drug addiction: follow label directions. Take on an empty stomach.
Fibromyalgia syndrome: follow label directions.
Obesity: follow label directions.
PMS: 750mg daily.
Stress: 750mg twice daily. Take with 50mg inositol and 500mg niacinamide to enhance effectiveness.

Dr. Barney:
Anxiety: follow label directions. Take with inositol.
Autism: follow label directions.

Drs. Zand, Spreen, & LaVille:
Anxiety disorders: 500mg two or three times daily.
Chronic fatigue syndrome: 500mg in the morning and at bedtime.
Hyperthyroidism: 500mg two or three times daily for one week. Stop for one week, then repeat.
Osteoporosis: 500mg before bed.
Parkinson's disease: 500mg up to three times daily for up to three months in a row.

Integrative Medicine Communications:
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