L-Theanine

L-Theanine is a unique amino acid that is present almost exclusively in the tea plant.

Its ability to relax body and mind without causing drowsiness or other adverse effects makes it indispensable natural remedy for insomnia, depression, stress and anxiety.

For its comforting effects L-Theanine had been venerated for thousands of years!

Calming and mood boosting properties of L-Theanine are used to treat insomnia, depression and anxiety. While promoting calm and sensations of well-being, serenity and inner peace without drowsiness it can be used as a safe calming agent even during the day.

Indeed, it can even improve mental acuity and memory, and enhance learning abilities and concentration!

It helps alleviate both psychological and physiological symptoms of stress, supports healthy brain and cardiovascular function and acts as an antioxidant.

L-Theanine strengthens immune system and supports healthy blood pressure levels. L-Theanine can also help alleviate muscle tension and improve the quality of sleep help without causing drowsiness in the morning, like many sleeping pills do.

Latest researches imply that it can be effective even in the treatment of ADD and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

Neuroscientists still don't understand very well how L-Theanine works, what is a common situation with natural substances. But there is enough evidence suggesting that L-Theanine helps increase the levels of GABA ("feel calm" neurotransmitter) along with the levels of dopamine ("feel good" neurotransmitter). L-Theanine also helps generate alpha brain waves, which are associated with relaxation response and increased mental clarity.

L-Theanine is extracted from tea plants, hence it is 100% natural.

Tea, especially green tea

L-Theanine is sold as a supplement in the health stores. L-Theanine is most effective in the range of 50-1200 mg (depends on how stressed and anxious you feel). Its effects are felt within 30 minutes and last as long as 8-10 hours. L-Theanine can be taken anytime, with or without food.

L-Theanine is a feel good 100% natural substance that causes no adverse reactions. Considering its potent anti-anxiety, anti-stress and mood elevating properties, it can be a valuable aid for the insomnia cure.

No L-Theanine side effects had been found so far. Its historical use as a part of tea suggests its safety. Very few people reported transient light-headedness and drowsiness at very high doses.

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