A fast-acting strawberry-peppermint dissolving strip with L-Theanine, GABA + B6 for calm focus, stress relief, and ease without drowsiness.†
50mg L-Theanine from green tea — quiets the mental noise without making you sleepy. Published research shows it reduces stress and promotes calm, focused clarity.†
25mg GABA — your brain's natural calm-down signal. Best absorbed through your mouth — not your gut, where most oral GABA is lost. Works even better paired with L-Theanine (p < 0.01).†
6mg Vitamin B6 — helps your body make its own GABA naturally. The missing piece most calm formulas skip.†
Absorbs through your mouth — bypasses digestion entirely. No pills. No bloating. No water needed.
3 proven ingredients. No sugar. No fillers. Gluten-free. Vegan. Non-GMO. Lab tested. WHO-GMP certified. FDA registered facility.
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Calm without the fog. Focus without the edge.
Your brain doesn't stop. The meetings, the kids, the mental list that rewrites itself every hour. You don't need to be sedated. You need the noise turned down — just enough to think clearly again.
VELA Calm strips combine L-Theanine, GABA, and Vitamin B6 — three ingredients that work together to support your body's natural calm response. L-Theanine promotes alpha brain waves (the same ones you produce during meditation) while GABA acts as your brain's calm-down signal. B6 is the cofactor your body uses to produce GABA naturally.†
GABA absorbs poorly through the gut — most of it is lost in digestion before it ever reaches your bloodstream. VELA's strip format delivers GABA through your mouth, bypassing digestion entirely for faster, more efficient delivery.†
One strip. No pills. No water. No drowsiness. Just calm.
†These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
+ Calm Focus: L-Theanine promotes alpha brain waves — the same relaxed-but-alert state you feel during meditation. Calm without drowsiness.†
+ Stress Support: GABA is your brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter — it helps quiet the mental noise. Published research shows GABA can support your body's natural stress response.†
+ Better Together: A published study found that GABA + L-Theanine combined significantly outperformed either ingredient alone for relaxation (p < 0.01). Two ingredients designed to work as a pair.†
+ No Drowsiness: This isn't a sleep aid. VELA Calm supports focused clarity — not sedation. Take it during the day, before a meeting, or whenever the noise gets too loud.
+ Better Absorption: GABA absorbs poorly through the gut. The strip format delivers it through your mouth, bypassing digestion for faster, more efficient delivery. No bloating from pill fillers.†
+ Clean Formula: 3 active ingredients. No sugar. No fillers. No artificial colors. Gluten-free. Vegan. Non-GMO. Strawberry-peppermint flavor.
L-Theanine + GABA: two pathways to the same destination.
L-Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in green tea. It crosses the blood-brain barrier readily and promotes alpha brain wave activity — the neural pattern associated with calm, focused attention. It also stimulates your body's own production of GABA, dopamine, and serotonin. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter — it's what tells your nervous system to slow down.*
Together, they approach calm from two directions: L-Theanine tells your brain to make more GABA, while the strip delivers GABA directly. Published research confirms the combination is more effective than either alone.*
The synergy study.
A controlled study published in Pharmaceutical Biology tested the combined effect of GABA and L-Theanine against each ingredient individually. The combination significantly decreased sleep latency and increased total sleep duration (p < 0.01 vs control). Compared to GABA alone, the combination reduced sleep latency by an additional 20.7% and increased sleep duration by 87.3%. EEG analysis confirmed increased non-REM sleep time and improved sleep architecture. The researchers concluded the combination has a "positive synergistic effect" compared to either ingredient alone.*
L-Theanine: 50+ RCTs and counting.
A systematic review of 9 randomized controlled trials (270 participants) found that L-Theanine at 200–400mg/day reduced stress and anxiety under conditions of acute stress. EEG measurements show significant alpha brain wave enhancement within 10–30 minutes of ingestion — indicating a relaxed but alert mental state. A separate 2024 systematic review across multiple mental health disorders found L-Theanine supplementation significantly alleviated symptoms in anxiety disorders, among other conditions.*
L-Theanine is water-soluble and readily crosses the blood-brain barrier — one of few amino acids that can do this efficiently.*
GABA: the calm-down signal.
GABA is the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the human brain. A sleep study found that oral GABA significantly shortened sleep latency and increased non-REM sleep time, with blood GABA levels peaking 30 minutes after intake. In a 168-patient randomized controlled trial comparing GABA, L-Theanine, and alprazolam for preoperative anxiety, both GABA and L-Theanine reduced anxiety — with less sedation than the prescription drug.*
An exploratory human study combining GABA (700mg) and L-Theanine (200mg) for 4 weeks found PSQI sleep quality scores improved by over 3 points — a larger improvement than either ingredient achieved alone in prior trials, suggesting synergistic or additive effects.*
Why the strip format matters for GABA.
It has long been debated whether oral GABA supplements can cross the blood-brain barrier. A PMC review noted that "studies are contradictory and range widely in their methods" on this question. What is clear: oral GABA has very poor bioavailability through the gut. Sublingual and mucosal delivery — absorbing GABA through the mouth rather than swallowing it — is specifically recommended by researchers to improve its effect, because it bypasses the digestive system and enters the bloodstream more directly.*
This is the core advantage of the strip format for this product. GABA absorbed through your mouth skips the gut entirely.*
Vitamin B6: the GABA cofactor.
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is a required cofactor for glutamic acid decarboxylase — the enzyme that converts glutamate into GABA in your brain. Without adequate B6, your body can't produce GABA efficiently. At 6mg (353% DV), this formula provides well above the minimum needed to support healthy GABA synthesis.*
*These statements reference published research. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Every batch is lab tested for potency, purity, and safety. We publish the results — because if a brand won't show you what's inside, that tells you everything.
All three active ingredients tested to confirm label accuracy
Heavy metals screened (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury)
Microbial & pathogen tested — E. coli, Salmonella, Staph, Pseudomonas — all absent
It's not anxiety. It's not a crisis. It's just noise — the kind that builds all day until you can't think straight. The meeting you're replaying. The list that keeps rewriting itself. The feeling that you're always slightly behind.
One strip. Quiet the noise. Stay sharp.†
The Formula
Three ingredients. One calm.
No proprietary blends. No 20-ingredient mystery formula. Three active ingredients — each one with a specific job.
L-Theanine — 50mg
An amino acid from green tea. Promotes alpha brain waves — the same relaxed-but-alert state you feel during meditation. Also stimulates your body's own GABA production.†
GABA — 25mg
Your brain's primary calm-down signal. A published study found GABA + L-Theanine combined significantly outperformed either alone (p < 0.01).†
Vitamin B6 — 6mg
The cofactor your body needs to produce GABA naturally. Without enough B6, your brain can't make its own calm-down signal efficiently.†
Why a Strip
GABA absorbs poorly through the gut. So skip the gut.
Most GABA supplements come in pills. The problem: oral GABA has very poor bioavailability — most of it is broken down in digestion before it ever reaches your bloodstream. Researchers specifically recommend mucosal delivery to improve GABA's effect. VELA's strip dissolves in your mouth and enters your bloodstream directly. No pills. No bloating. No waiting 45 minutes.†
When You Need It
Calm on demand. Not on a schedule.
The Overwhelm
When your to-do list is louder than your thoughts. One strip turns the volume down — without turning you off.
Before the Meeting
Presentations. Difficult conversations. The ones that make your chest tight. Calm focus, not sedation.
The Afternoon Spiral
3pm hits and the day's stress compounds. One strip in your desk drawer. No one notices. You just feel better.
The Wind-Down
Not ready for Sleep? Use Calm to transition out of work mode. Quiet the mental noise before bed without melatonin.
The Value
Daily calm for under a dollar a day.
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Questions
Quick answers.
Will this make me drowsy?
No. VELA Calm is not a sleep aid. L-Theanine promotes alpha brain waves — the same relaxed-but-alert state you feel during meditation. You'll feel calm and focused, not foggy or sedated. If you want help sleeping, that's what VELA Sleep is for.
How fast does it work?
Most people feel the effect within 10–15 minutes. L-Theanine has been shown to enhance alpha brain waves within 10–30 minutes of ingestion. Because the strip absorbs through your mouth, it skips the 30–45 minute delay of pills and capsules.†
What's the difference between Calm and Sleep?
Sleep contains melatonin and botanicals designed to help you fall asleep. Calm contains L-Theanine and GABA — designed to quiet mental noise and reduce stress without causing drowsiness. Use Calm during the day. Use Sleep at night.
Why is GABA better in a strip?
Oral GABA has very poor bioavailability — most of it is broken down during digestion before it reaches your bloodstream. The strip format delivers GABA through your mouth, bypassing the gut entirely. Researchers have specifically noted that mucosal delivery improves GABA's effect compared to swallowing it.†
Can I take this with VELA Energy?
Yes. Energy and Calm both contain L-Theanine — in Energy it pairs with caffeine for alert focus, in Calm it pairs with GABA for calm focus. Many people use Energy in the morning and Calm in the afternoon. Just don't exceed 1 strip of each per day.
Will it cause bloating?
No. VELA strips absorb through your mouth — nothing enters your stomach. No fillers. No binders. No sugar alcohols. Nothing that causes GI discomfort.
What does it taste like?
Strawberry-peppermint. Naturally sweetened with monk fruit and stevia. No sugar. No aftertaste. Dissolves in seconds.
What if it doesn't work?
30-day money back. Full refund. No questions.
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†These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
I've been really stressed lately and this does help take the edge off. I just wish the calm feeling lasted a little longer. But for what it is it's good and I'll keep using them.
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Renee S.
Actually helps my anxiety
I deal with a lot of anxiety throughout the day and this actually helps. About 20 minutes in I just notice I feel calm and my chest isn't tight anymore. Such a simple little strip but it makes a real difference.
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Carly J.
Subtle but it works
It's subtle but it works. Takes the edge off my stress enough that I actually feel like myself again. No side effects at all which I love. I take one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
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Jade K.
Smooths out the mental noise
This smooths out all the mental noise without making me feel sluggish at all. Just this calm focus that's perfect for getting through my day. I love the strip format too, so much easier than pills. I use one every afternoon now.
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Monique H.
Focused and calm at the same time
This helps me stay focused and calm at the same time which is exactly what I need during busy work days. I don't feel zoned out or sleepy just relaxed and clear. The strawberry peppermint flavor is really nice too.
