L-Theanine (from Green Tea)
Natural approach for Anxiety & Racing Thoughts
🌿 About L-Theanine (from Green Tea)
A unique amino acid found almost exclusively in tea leaves that promotes alpha brain wave generation, leading to a state of calm, relaxed alertness without drowsiness.
✅ Key Benefits
📋 How to Use L-Theanine (from Green Tea)
Take 100-200mg as a supplement or drink 2-3 cups of high-quality Matcha green tea daily.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
Generally very safe. May lower blood pressure in high doses.
☠️ Overdose & Toxicity Risks
⚠️ What happens if taken in excess:
L-Theanine is very safe even at high doses. However, excessive green tea consumption (>10 cups/day) can cause caffeine-related toxicity including insomnia, heart palpitations, nausea, and liver stress from concentrated EGCG. Extremely high isolated L-theanine doses (>1200mg) may cause excessive drowsiness and low blood pressure.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
📢 Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting any new supplement. Sources are linked for verification.
📚 Clinical Research & Sources
- Green tea consumption and mortality due to cardiovascular disease, cancer, and all causes in Japan — Kuriyama S et al JAMA (2006)[doi ↗]
- Tea — National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health NCCIH (NIH) (2020)[NIH ↗]
- Green Tea Catechins: Their Use in Treating and Preventing Infectious Diseases — Reygaert WC Biomed Res Int (Hindawi) (2018)[doi ↗]
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