L-Theanine 200mgAmino Acid. Reduces Stress Reducer. Anti Aging PropertiesBrain Support. Improves Sleep Quality. Made in USA 1 Bottle 60 Capsules What is L-Theanine? Theanine is an amino acid that is mostly found in tea leaves and fungi. It is used to help improve mood and lower stress, and to protect the brain and heart. Theanine, together with caffeine, produce a distinct cognitive enhancement profile without the jitters or other side effects. In addition, theanine has many other surprising health benefits. Theanine usually refers to L-Theanine, which has more health benefits compared to D-Theanine. How Does Theanine Work? Theanine is able to cross the blood-brain barrier and affect the brain directly. In the brain, it targets brain chemicals that regulate arousal, , pleasure, and attention. L-Theanine increases brain serotonin and dopamine levels, with possible improvement in memory and learning. It also increases the levels as well as the effectiveness of GABA, the body’s main inhibitory neurotransmitter. Theanine also increases alpha brain wave activity, which causes mental relaxation, concentration, and deep REM sleep. L-Theanine increases glutathione levels, the body’s most important antioxidant molecule. L-Theanine and caffeine in combination are beneficial for improving performance on cognitively demanding tasks. Health Benefits of L-Theanine: 1) Theanine Reduces and StressAfter participants took L-Theanine, they performed mental tasks. Compared to the patients who took a placebo, they had lower stress symptoms, along with reduced heart rates and blood pressure. Daily supplementation in schizophrenic patients leads to reduced . It also promoted relaxation in healthy patients. Supplemental doses of theanine that promote relaxation do not cause sedation. In addition, theanine may also have stimulating effects when given at smaller doses, doses that are less than half the doses that promote relaxation. 2) Theanine Improves Brain FunctionL-Theanine supplementation helps increase attention and improve memory. In men and women who suffered from minor brain damage, a combination of L-Theanine and green tea extract improved memory during a mental exercise. It did so by increasing delayed recognition during a memory test. The subjects’ attention span and alertness increased during the memory test as well. An improvement in attention has also been noted in healthy people who are prone to . 3) Theanine Reduces Negative Effects of Caffeine and Improves Its Cognitive - Enhancing EffectsTheanine and caffeine are typically found together in tea. A combination of caffeine and theanine together significantly improves alertness, reduce fatigue, and improves task-switching accuracy. High dose caffeine (250 mg, equivalent to 2.5 cups of coffee) has some negative effects, such as jitters and increased blood pressure. Theanine was able to mitigate the increase in blood pressure. L-Theanine decreases the negative and jittery effects of caffeine. 4) Theanine Protects the Heart and Blood VesselsTheanine improves blood vessel function by increasing nitric oxide production. It also prevents fat peroxidation of LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which reduces the risks of hardening of the arteries. Theanine also decreases blood pressure. 5) Theanine is an AntioxidantThe L-Theanine in tea exerts a dose-dependent antioxidant effect. It also restored the antioxidant capability of liver cells, which helps prevent liver injuries. It decreased oxidative damage and stopped inflammation. 6) Theanine Increases Sleep QualityADHD may cause sleep disturbances. People who took two 200 mg doses of L-Theanine daily for six weeks had a higher quality of sleep compared to ones who took a placebo. They had higher sleep percentages and better sleep efficiency. Supplementation also decreased the amount of time the participants were awake during the night after sleep started. 7) Theanine Reduces Symptoms of SchizophreniaTaking theanine daily for eight weeks resulted in less schizophrenic symptoms. The patients reported lower , less sensory complaints, and fewer muscle problems. 8) Theanine May Enhance Immunity and Combat Stress - Related Weakened ImmunityTheanine may boost the activity of T cells that protect against infection and tumors. Theanine shifts the Th1/Th2 balance towards Th1. High cortisol generally suppresses the Th1 immune system and stimulates the Th2 immune system. In the presence of stress, theanine helps to reverse this trend. Theanine decreased suppression of the immune system and inflammation caused by high cortisol from endurance exercise. Studies showed that theanine intake prevents the flu and common cold. Theanine intake also alleviates inflammation and promotes recovery after surgery. 9) Theanine May Help With Allergies.It decreased the production of IgE and histamine release from mast cells. 10) Theanine May Reduce Symptoms of DepressionIn an open-label study, L-Theanine intake for eight weeks helped with depressive symptoms, , sleep disturbance, and cognitive impairments in patients with major depressive . 11) Theanine Helps with Weight LossTheanine, along with other components of green tea, reduced triglyceride and fatty acid levels in the blood. The food intake and body weight decreased. 12) Theanine May Heal Stomach UlcersL-Theanine healed stomach ulcers. It alleviated the adverse effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as an antioxidant and by stimulating prostaglandin E production. CAUTION: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. *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. amino acid capsules - L-Theanine 200mg - anti - 1 Bottle
