HEALTH BENEFITS OF
L-THEANINE
WHAT IS L-THEANINE?
KNOWN FOR IT S NATURAL STRESS REDUCTION EFFECTS AND ANXIETY REDUCING PROPERTIES
AN AMINO ACID THAT FOUND IN GREEN TEA LEAVES AND SOME FUNGAL SPECIES
NATURAL MOOD ENHANCER FOUND IN MANY SUPPLEMENTS
TOP 6 HEALTH BENEFITS OF
L-THEANINE
1
Relieves Stress and Anxiety:
L-theanine has been shown to stimulate the brain’s alpha waves, causing a calm alertness and promoting a more relaxed state in users. One study suggests it as effective as the anti-anxiety medication Xanax.
2
Management of blood pressure
In 2012, a study found that L-theanine can help boost metabolism and fat burning which reduces high blood pressure and high cholesterol.
2008
2012 3
Improvement in cognition
A study in 2008 has shown that L-theanine and caffeine synergy improved cognitive performance and mental alertness higher than caffeine alone did.
4
Improves Mood!
L-theanine enhances Dopamine levels in the brain. A neurotransmitter thought to be a type of feel-good chemical. It is known to give us feelings of pleasure, motivation and excitement!
5
Enhancing concentration and memory
L-theanine increases dopamine level which enhances our memory and concentration. Dopamine is a chemical in brain that has effect on cognition by sharpening concentration and memory and eliminating temptation and distraction.
6
Increase in energy
L-theanine and caffeine both help boost energy. However, the effect of L-theanine also helps reduce the effect of crash, jittery, or anxiety from caffeine, which help the energy level lasts
for 4-6 hours
Sources: http://www.drugs.com/npc/l-theanine.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15378679 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23107346 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18681988 http://www.calmclinic.com/supplements-for-anxiety/l-theanine
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