Specification:
Standardized to 98% L-Theanine
Dose Used:
200mg
Used in:
L-Theanine is an amino acid predominantly found in green tea (Camellia sinensis), which has been valued in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for centuries. Describing green tea as a “cooling” beverage suggesting it promotes relaxation and supports a balanced state of mind. The Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, an ancient Chinese pharmacopoeia, highlights tea’s calming properties.
Traditional and Scientific Use:
- Supports sleep quality
- Supports feelings of calm
- Supports healthy brain function
- Supports a healthy response to stress
Study Overview:
In one randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study which examined the effects of four weeks of L-theanine (200 mg/day) on stress-related symptoms and healthy brain function in healthy adults. The study suggests that L-theanine may support feelings of worry and sleep quality (measured by the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). It also indicated L-Theanine may support healthy brain function, and response to daily stress.
Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial – PubMed (nih.gov)
