What Does Taking L-Theanine do?
Many of us like to drink tea in daily life, so do you know that there is a natural active ingredient in tea - L-theanine? This ingredient can be said to have many effects, today we will learn about theanine.
What is L-theanine?
Theanine is a tea unique amino acid, chemical formula C7H14N2O3, accounted for 1%-2% of the weight of dry tea, accounting for 50%-60% of the total amino acid of the tea.
L-theanine chemical property
Theanine is the gamma-ethyl amide of glutamate and has a sweet taste. It is a white crystalline powder, highly soluble in water, insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol and ether
Theanine is stable and does not change during the usual food processing and sterilization.
So what does taking L-theanine do?
Promotes relaxation and alleviates stress
Theanine may improve an individual's sense of relaxation and reduce anxiety by regulating levels of neurotransmitters in the brain, especially by increasing the activity of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Improves attention and cognitive abilities
Theanine, when synergistically combined with caffeine, significantly improves attention, alertness, and executive function. In addition, theanine enhances alpha wave activity in the brain, which helps improve attention and concentration, memory and learning
Improve sleep quality
Theanine has a positive effect on sleep, reducing the time it takes to fall asleep and improving the depth of sleep. A daily intake of about 200 mg of theanine may promote sleep quality
Immune-boosting
Theanine is beneficial to immune system health by promoting lymphocyte proliferation and enhancing antibody production.
Protection of nerve cells
theanine has certain antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, can protect nerve cells from oxidative stress and inflammation damage, and may have certain positive effects on the prevention of nervous system diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease
Regulating blood pressure
Theanine can regulate the level of catecholamine in the body, play a certain role in lowering blood pressure, help to maintain the stability of blood pressure, blood pressure control in hypertensive patients has a certain auxiliary effect
Antioxidant
Theanine has antioxidant properties, which can remove excess free radicals in the body, reduce the oxidative damage of free radicals to cells, protect the normal structure and function of cells, help delay aging, prevent cardiovascular disease, cancer and other chronic diseases.
L-theanine VS Same types Anti-anxiety/relaxation products
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Ingredients |
GABA |
Magnesium (Magnesium glycine/magnesium threonate) |
Valerian extract |
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Mechanism of action |
Promote GABA secretion, increase alpha brain wave |
Direct activation of GABA receptors |
Regulates neuromuscular signaling and supports GABA function |
Enhanced GABA signal transmission |
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Rate of onset |
30 minutes to 1 hour |
1-2 hours (high dose required) |
Days to weeks (cumulative effect) |
1-2hours |
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Side effects |
Almost no side effects, high safety |
High doses may result in drowsiness and headache |
Diarrhea due to excess |
Long-term use may be dependent or dizzy |
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Applications |
Daily stress, improved focus |
Help with severe anxiety or insomnia |
Chronic stress, muscle tension |
Short-term insomnia relief |
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Unique advantage |
It has no sedative effect and can be used during the day |
Directly replenish inhibitory neurotransmitters |
Integrated support for nerve and muscle health |
Traditional herbs, naturally sourced |
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