L-Theanine

What is L-Theanine? L-theanine, an amino acid found in green tea, reduces anxiety by blocking excitatory stimuli at glutamate receptors in the brain while stimulating the production of the inhibitory, relaxing neurotransmitter GABA.

There’s a connection between anxiety, reaction to stress, and the brain’s most fundamental function, sustaining cognition. The most recent studies suggest a possible role for L-theanine in supporting cognitive function and preventing its loss.

L-Theanine benefits

Promotes sleep quality, no drowsiness or impairing motor behaviour side effects
Can rapidly metabolize, requiring repeat dosing throughout the day to manage stress
Anti-anxiety and calming effects can prove beneficial in depression or scitzofrenia
It can be taken in the form of tablets or capsules, its main food source being tea
Beneficial in weight loss, with positive effects of fat burning
Cancels caffeine's stimulants, enabling alertness and attentional switching accuracy

L-theanine supports cognitive function and prevents cognitive loss, protecting brain cells, helping prevent strokes and reducing damaging effects after a stroke.

Stress or anxiety drugs can cause sedation and other negative side effects while also being addictive. L-theanine solves this problem, providing continuous L-theanine to help maintain alert but relaxed throughout the day. L-theanine supplementation may also prevent the peak in blood pressure experienced under stress.