L-theanine - Reduce Stress
Improve brain function and more . . .

L-theanine, is a compound found in Green Tea. This tea has rightfully become one of the most popular and widely consumed beverages around the globe.

It is known as a rich source of antioxidant flavonoids. An ingredient many of you may not be aware of, is a unique amino acid, called L-theanine.

It is said that this amino acid may modulate various aspects of brain function in humans. Evidence from (EEG) electroencephalograph studies show that it has a direct effect on the brain.

* Trends in Food Science & Tech 1999

This important ingredient in green tea can significantly increase Alpha frequency brainwaves - which is a band of brain waves that relaxes your mind, but does not make you become drowsy. This would be more than is found in a regular cup of tea.

The data and studies show that L-theanine at very realistic dietary levels can have a marked effect on mental alertness.

Alpha brainwave activity - is known to have a critical role in aspects of attention. Ongoing research is being done to study the effect of L-theanine on attention processes, such as - ADD - attention deficit disorder.

source - *PMID: 18296328 (PubMed)

This very unique amino acid can reduce the symptoms of acute stress - while maintaining mental clarity and focus.

It can stimulate the production of Alpha brain waves - to a state achieved with meditation or deep prayer.

Most everyone knows that alpha brain waves are the type of brain waves generated during a very relaxed state of mind. That is why Alpha waves are used as an indication of relaxation.

Studies done with spontaneously hypertensive rats - (rats with high blood pressure) - showed an impressive lowering of blood pressure after given L-theanine.

Constant or acute stressful situations or lifestyles can upset the balance of your entire system. Your sense of well-being is impacted along with your health your job or athletic performance and can shorten your life.

Stress will negatively impact your immune system and lower it to the point that you can be continually plagued by sickness and poor health. It can lead to chronic depression as you battle one thing after another.

The sales of anti-depressant and anti-anxiety pharmaceutical drugs has gone through the roof.Money is being poured into the coffers of the drug companies to the tune of more than 5 Billion dollars a year for these types of drugs.

Stress and the resultant harmful aftermath can be lessened by L-theanine and you will not become sedated and woozy or drowsy. It will not make you sleepy, because it does not help produce the Theta brain waves associated with sleep.

The intended use of L-theanine is to be a relaxant that will not induce drowsiness.

Long term studies mostly in Japan have shown it to be effective and does not seem to have any drug interactions.

- check with your healthcare practitioner -

The current areas of research include studies on the use of L-theanine:

- as an alternative to "Ritalin" in children as well as adults -

- It is also being researched as a treatment for PMS -

- And in controlling certain conditions of high blood pressure -

- To help sharpen the ability to concentrate and to sharpen mental acuity -

- As an anti-cancer agent alone or with other cancer-fighters-

We are adding this important and useful product to our list of Vitamins and Health Supplements List in a continuing effort to educate and inform you of recent and ongoing studies and products that have maximum health benefits for you.

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