L-Theanine is an amino
acid commonly found in green tea. Each capsule contains 100 mg of
L-Theanine. Inert ingredients are rice flour, gelatin and water. Do not
confuse this with L-Threonine, a different substance.
L-Theanine is a
relaxant. The form of L-Theanine in this product is Suntheanine®.
Suntheanine® is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.
Independent laboratory analsys has verified that some other products
from green tea or chemical synthesis are not L-Theanine and have not
been shown to be safe and effective. Other products contain D-Theanine
as well as L-Theanine. D-Theanine has no published value.
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.
"Theanine is an amino acid found in green tea that produces calming
effects in the brain by increasing levels of serotonin and dopamine, and
blocking the binding of L-glutamic acid to glutamate receptors.32 Life
Extension Foundation members can enjoy the benefits of this unique
ingredient in a 100 mg supplemental -Theanine. A feel good supplement,
theanine causes no adverse reactions. In fact, in Japan, theanine is
added to soft drinks and chewing gum for the purpose of inducing
relaxation.
The calming, mood-enhancing effect is achieved by helping to increase
alpha-brain waves, electrical brain activity commonly present when you
are very relaxed, literally putting you in a better mood.32
Just as meditation, massage, or aromatherapy quiets the mind and body,
so too theanine plays a role in inducing the same calm and feeling of
well-beingbwithout drowsiness. It is a non-toxic, highly desirable mood
modulator."
The manufacturer prohibits further discount of this product.
