Ingredients

L-Theanine

L-Theanine is an amino acid found exclusively in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). L-Theanine has more recently been used in cosmetic lines as an element of skin moisturizers. However, the greatest benefit of L-Theanine is that it alleviates stress, boosts natural resistance to infections, and can even prevent tumors. It has the ability to relax the brain and curb tension without causing drowsiness.

Description

L-Theanine is believed to have psychoactive properties, positively associated with relaxation. L-Theanine’s ability to reduce both mental and physical stress has made it an increasingly useful natural ingredient. L-Theanine can also improve cognition and mood when combined with caffeine.

Research points to L-Theanine’s gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) production as the root to its inducement of relaxation. L-Theanine can increase brain GABA, dopamine, and serotonin. Reports also showed that L-Theanine can lower levels of 5-hydroxyindoles in the brain and inhibit glutamic acid excitotoxicity. L-Theanine also promotes healthy alpha wave production.

L-Theanine was discovered in 1949 as an element of Camellia sinensis, more commonly known as the tea plant. A company in Japan has recently developed a method to manufacture synthetic L-Theanine. On top of all of its positive effects, L-Theanine also has been shown to fight infections by boosting the disease fighting capacity of gamma delta T-cells.

Benefits

Studies have revealed that the most significant benefit from L-Theanine is its ability to produce feelings of mental and physical relaxation. It can also help improve: