L-Theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea. L-Theanine promotes relaxation without the drowsiness or negative side effects associated with other calming agents. L-Theanine also supports healthy cardiovascular function through this relaxing effect as well as its antioxidant properties. L-theanine reduces stress and relaxes your brain by increasing alpha wave activity. Alpha waves are those that occur when you are awake, alert and relaxed. They help you to concentrate and promote creativity.
L-theanine, which exerts its stress-reducing effects without causing drowsiness, is also able to cross the blood-brain barrier, a protective filter that prevents some compounds from reaching the brain, making it a good potential alternative for certain anti-anxiety medications. L-theanine prevents damage to brain cells by blocking overstimulation of the cells and protects brain cells from being impaired when oxygen levels are low. It also promotes production of new brain cells by stimulating release of a protein necessary for nerve growth. Antioxidant effects of L-theanine provide benefits for the cardiovascular system by preventing oxidation of low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol. Researchers of a tissue culture study published in the July 2012 issue of the "Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry" found that L-theanine improves cardiovascular health by promoting production of nitric oxide, a compound that causes blood vessel dilation, in the linings of arteries. In this way, L-theanine may reduce blood pressure and decrease risk for cardiovascular disease. L-theanine is a powerful stress and anxiety reliever. It effectively reduces both, mental and physical, stress. About 30-40 minutes after ingestion, it induces tranquility and a state of deep relaxation without causing any drowsiness or forming a chemical dependence. In fact, it helps to improve attention and concentration. L-theanine is one of the few known substances that easily cross the blood-brain barrier. It exerts subtle changes in the brain chemistry by altering the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA.
L-theanine induces state of well-being and relaxation in different ways:
L-theanine is a versatile natural supplement that helps to restore the balance in the mind and the body. It has no known side effects. It relaxes, restores mood, and rejuvenates.
Serving Size: 1 Vcap
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, take 1 Vcap® 1 to 2 times daily as needed, preferably on an empty stomach.
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