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L-Theanine

High Research Quality

Description

L-Theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves, known for promoting relaxation without drowsiness.

Benefits

Evidence-supported benefits:

Significant reduction in stress and anxiety
Enhanced relaxation

Claimed benefits (insufficient evidence):

Reduced stress and anxiety (claimed)
Improved sleep quality (claimed)

Recommended Usage

100-200 mg daily.

Research Quality

4/5

Strong evidence from multiple high-quality studies.

Research Evidence

L-Theanine reduces psychological and physiological stress responses2007
Kimura K, et al.

Methodology

Randomized controlled trial

Participants

12 subjects

Key Outcomes

Reduced stress response

Citation (APA Style)

Kimura et al. (2007). Biological Psychology

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Effects of L-Theanine administration on stress-related symptoms and cognitive functions in healthy adults2019
Hidese S, et al.

Methodology

Review

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Confirmed anxiety-reducing effects

Citation (APA Style)

Hidese et al. (2019). Nutrients

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L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state2008
Nobre AC, et al.

Methodology

Study

Participants

0 subjects

Key Outcomes

Demonstrated improved relaxation and cognitive performance

Citation (APA Style)

Nobre et al. (2008). Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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