L-Theanine
Theanine | Gamma-glutamylethylamide | N-ethylglutamic acid
Found in 710 products 5 forms available Trending for: anxiety relief, memory support, focus enhancement
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L-Theanine
Picture a Zen monk whisking a bowl of tea at dawn. The ritual looks serene, yet what it delivers is not sleepiness—it's calm alertness, the paradox many of us...
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Understanding L-Theanine
What it is
L-theanine is a water soluble amino acid found in green tea and mushrooms.
Reported benefits
→Supports a calmer mood and reduced perceived stress
→Promotes better sleep quality in some individuals
→Enhances cognitive performance and focused attention during tasks
→May support balanced mood via dopamine/serotonin modulation
Dosage Guide
50mg
Low
100mg
Standard
200mg
Therapeutic
• Most products contain 50-100mg
• Therapeutic dose: 100-200mg
Forms & Absorption
L-Theanine
Standard form
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Suntheanine
Standard form
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Suntheanine L-Theanine
Standard form
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Theanine
Standard form
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TheaPure L-Theanine
Standard form
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Timing & Usage
Best taken:Before bed
With food:9% with food, 9% empty stomach - both common
Spacing:2+ hours from other minerals if applicable
