How about nootropics L-Theanine?
L-Theanine mainly occurs in the tea plant, along with caffeine, and the nootropic
benefits of tea leaves are mainly due to this L-Theanine, it occurs in all types of
teas, black, brown. white, green, but more it occurs in matcha
It can be made synthetically in the lab but most preferred is naturally extracted
from tea leaves. On average it's present in about 1% in the dry weight of
tea leaves,(1)
Apart from tea leaves it also reported occurring in some varieties of mushrooms
but in very low amounts
let's see
What is L-Theanine?
Its amino acids, mainly present in tea, and overall it affects relaxation, focus
calming, and sleep, which all are required for some nootropics. It also has a
a very unique property that it can change taste perception to a great degree,
which means it reduces the bitterness of chocolates and grapefruit if taken
along with this. It's another great activity is that it increases the sensation of
fullness means it increases the time between two food intakes, in layman terms
it reduces hunger,(2)
let's see
How really L-Theanine works?
Mainly it effect the brain , and some very significant developments takes place
moment you take L-Theanine or you take tea,(3)
-it increases the levels of GABA,serotonin,dopamine, all these works as
neurotransmitters and contributes to the regulation of
--------emotions,mood,concentration,alertness, and sleep
--------appetite, energy,other cognitive skills
-it reduces the levels of excitatory brain chemicals, it means it reduces
those chemicals which are responsible for stress and anxiety, and by
doing so it reduces
--------stress, anxiety
-it enhances alpha-brain waves, its also called wakeful relaxation or
in layman terms relax without sedating effect
------- improves sleep
Overall health benefits of L-Theanine?
As you have seen in the above para it mainly works with brain, it correct and
recorrect the brain functions, so in very obvious way its best in this area and
it really does wonders,(4)
-improves the brain functions, emotions,mood,concentrations,alertness,sleep
-reduces stress and anxiety
-reduce and maintain a healthy weight
What are the doses?
-for sleep,stress,anxiety 100-mg to-400-mg
-for other user a combination with caffeine where
--------caffeine 12-to-100-mg
--------theanine 30-to-100-mg
What are the side effects of L-Theanine?
It's very well tolerated in most the cases
-pregnant and breastfeeding, don't take without informing to doctor
-low blood pressure, as it can reduce more blood pressure, so carefully
-children, only after informing to doctor
What can be interactions?
If you are on some kind of medication then better discuss with your doctor
before taking it as it may have interaction with medicines of blood pressure
stress, anxiety, sleeping pill, etc
Also careful if you are taking stimulants, and any caffeinated drinks, or energy
drinks
Does L-Theanine work as a very good nootropic?
As you see it has most of the activity in the area of the brain, and in fact, it is already
very well used in a lot number of supplements meant for nootropics, so there should
not be any doubt about its working as a great nootropics
So, where do we stand in this case of L-Theanine, from this blog,
About Nootropics, Nootropics Facts?
As we are in the process of analyzing a number of ingredients natural and or
synthetic which have nootropic activity, this L-Theanine is one of the most
promising one and because of its greater benefits it's used in a large number
of commercial preparations meant for nootropics, so you can try to use this
as a supplement which is available today in tablet form, we very strongly
recommend it to aged persons and also persons who are in the sports activity