L-Theanine

L-Theanine is the amino acid that takes the edge off caffeine in green tea. It also takes the edge off stress, anxiety, and insomnia. Theanine readily crosses the blood brain-barrier where it increases alpha-waves and GABA, a brain chemical known for its calming effect. Unlike tranquilizing drugs, Theanine does not induce stupor, rather it soothes the mind into a relaxing state without affecting the ability to concentrate and remember. Theanine also increases levels of dopamine in the brain and thereby has mood-enhancing effects. Theanine may also lower blood pressure and decrease the symptoms of PMS.

Theanine is a "feel good" supplement. It has been found to induce relaxation without causing sedation or drowsiness. Theanine is a unique amino acid that is the active component of Green Tea which has been used medicinally in the Orient to induce relaxation for more than 1000 years. It has not been shown to cause any adverse reactions. Studies have shown that supplementing with theanine increases alpha-brain waves, the brain waves associated with a relaxed feeling of well-being. It has also been shown to diminish normal symptoms of PMS, improve learning ability and memory and reduce the stimulatory effects of caffeine. In addition, theanine has been shown to significantly increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy treatments of cancer patients when used concurrently while at the same time reducing the severity of side effects.

NOTE: Use of Theanine in conjunction with chemotherapy should be done only under the supervision of a qualified physician. When you want to find something that will help you relax without causing drowsiness, consider using what those in the Orient have used for centuries for that very purpose: Theanine.

Functions in the Body:
Theanine has been found to influence the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain. In particular, it has an effect on the levels of dopamine and serotonin. This effect has been demonstrated to induce alpha-brain waves associated with relaxation.

A unique "feel good"amino acid found in green tea, L-theanine may:

• Help to induce relaxation with no drowsiness.
• Diminish symptoms of PMS.
• Help improve learning ability and memory.
• Reduce effects of caffeine.
• Improve learning ability and memory.