Thorne Theanine

Amino acid from tea that supports a healthy stress response, relaxation, focus, and memory* Theanine, found almost exclusively in the tea plant, helps modify brain waves by increasing alpha-wave production. It also enhances brain neurotransmitters involved in stress management.*

L-theanine is a unique amino acid that is found almost exclusively in the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) and which has been used safely in Japan for decades. L-theanine has been shown to positively modify brain waves and the key neurotransmitters involved in mood, focus, and memory.* L-theanine enhances the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, and also appears to play a role in the formation of GABA – a neurotransmitter that acts like a "brake" during times of runaway stress.* L-theanine also enhances brain alpha-wave activity, a marker of relaxation.* This effect has been observed to be most pronounced in individuals subjectively feeling the highest levels of stress.*

A Japanese study of university students found that 200 mg of L-theanine led to increased brain alpha-waves and a subjective sense of relaxation.* In the same study, L-theanine administration also caused a dose-dependent relaxed, yet alert, state of mind without sedation, beginning approximately 40 minutes after ingestion.*

L-theanine can enhance the production of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin, and it appears to play a role in the formation of GABA – a neurotransmitter that acts like a "brake" during times of runaway stress.* L-theanine helps establish balance in the neurotransmitter system, resulting in improvements in the mental/emotional and physical disturbances resulting from being overly stressed.*

Suggested Use:

Take 1 capsule one to three times daily or as recommended by a health-care practitioner.

Ingredients:

One Capsule Contains: L-Theanine* 200 mg. Other Ingredients: Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Leucine, Calcium Laurate, Microcrystalline Cellulose. *This product uses Taiyo International's Suntheanine® (L-Theanine). Suntheanine is a registered trademark of Taiyo International, Inc.

Warnings

 

Allergy warning

This product is contraindicated in an individual with a history of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

 

Pregnancy

If pregnant, consult your health-care practitioner before using this product.

 

Interactions

There are no known adverse interactions or contraindications at publication date.

 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.