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Can You Take GABA and Guarana Together?
Dose or timing may matter
The short answer
Guarana's caffeine content promotes alertness which may counteract GABA's calming effects.
How to arrange timing
Separate by several hours for best effectiveness.
Reference
Reference noted for this combination: Haskell et al., 2007, J Psychopharmacol
Important context
Whether supplements suit you together also depends on dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.