L-Theanine
Food Sources
Foods that contain L-Theanine.
- Green Tea
L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, has positive effects on mental state (Nobre et al. 2008)
Source: How Not to Die
- Matcha
it won't leave you feeling jittery due to a very special amino acid called L-theanine, a biologically active compound that helps reduce stress and boosts the body's defense enzymes
Source: The Young Forever Cookbook
Biological Mechanisms
How L-Theanine works at a cellular level.
- PromotesPromotes calm alertness via alpha brain waves
L-theanine promotes alpha brain waves associated with calm alertness (Nobre et al. 2008)
- PromotesReduces Stress and Anxiety
L-theanine, which is known to reduce stress and anxiety
- SupportsSirtuin Activation
Amino acid from green tea; sleep support
Recipes with L-Theanine
Recipes featuring foods that contain L-Theanine.
Sources
- How Not to Die
- The Young Forever Cookbook
- Young Forever