gamma-Aminobutyric acid Side Effects

by James H. food additives professional

γ-Aminobutyric acid (GABA), CAS# 56-12-2, widely used as nutrition supplements. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is widely accepted as safe food nutrition supplement in many food products. Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid is a organic chemicals manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as white crystal, pale yellow Powder.

General Side Effects

No significant side effects reported.

Suggested Dosage

As gamma-Aminobutyric acid is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of gamma-Aminobutyric acid for long period.
* ADI: Acceptable Daily Intake
* MTDI: maximum tolerable daily intake
* Data source: JECFA Database of WHO

Special Groups Precaution

Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
There is no evidence that gamma-Aminobutyric acid could have any negative effects on these vulnerable groups. It should be safe to use gamma-Aminobutyric acid in food for newborns and pregnant. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of gamma-Aminobutyric acid for long period in food for newborns or pregnant.

GRAS Affirmation: Yes

Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. gamma-Aminobutyric acid is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.

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