L-Theanin
L- Theanine (Gamma-ethylamino-L-glutamic acid)is a glutamic amino acid derivative commonly found in tea, and also in the mushroom Boletus badius. Able to cross the blood-brain barrier, theanine has psychoactive properties.Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress, and improves cognition and mood in a synergistic manner with caffeine. Able to cross the blood-brain barrier, theanine has psychoactive properties. Theanine has been shown to reduce mental and physical stress], and improves cognition and mood in a synergistic manner with caffeine. L-theanine as been shown to promote the generation of alpha-brain waves, an index of relaxation.
It is sold in the US as a dietary supplement and is FDA confirmed as Generally recognized as safe (GRAS). The Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare approved the use of L-theanine (the levorotary enantiomer of theanine) in 1964.
L-Theanine is commonly found in Green Tea and is clinically proven to:
- Promote Relaxation
- Reduce Caffeine's Negative Effects
- Alleviate PMS Symptoms in Women
- Reduce Stress & Anxiety
- Promotes generation of aplha brain waves
- Improve cognitive and learning Ability