The amino acid from green tea, taken for calm focus.
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L-theanine is an amino acid found almost only in tea leaves. It is the compound behind the calm alertness people notice from green tea.
Theanine is taken for that same effect without the caffeine, and it is often paired with coffee to take the edge off. It does not cause drowsiness.
Each capsule provides L-theanine with nothing else apart from the vegetable shell. It is often chosen by people who want it in a measured dose rather than from many cups of tea.
| Each capsule contains: | %NRV* | |
|---|---|---|
| L-Theanine | 200 mg | † |
† Nutrient Reference Value (NRV*) not established
Suitable for men.
Suitable for women.
Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Suitable for vegetarians.
Suitable for vegans.
No gluten containing ingredients.
No nut containing ingredients.
No dairy containing ingredients.
If you are taking prescribed medicines or under medical supervision, consult your healthcare practitioner before use.
Store in a cool dry place.
Keep out of reach of children.
This information is not a substitute for advice from a healthcare practitioner.
This product should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
Once opened, consume within 3 months.
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Theanine provides amino acids that serve as building blocks for proteins.
Often best on an empty stomach for optimal absorption.
Yes, though taking separately may improve absorption.
Yes. The capsules contain L-theanine, the form found in green tea and used in the research. There is no active or coenzyme form to look for with theanine. What varies between products is the dose per capsule and what else is in the capsule; this one contains L-theanine and the vegetable capsule only.
People who have read the theanine research and want the 200 mg dose it used, people who want to try it with or without caffeine and judge the difference for themselves, and anyone who wants a single-ingredient capsule with a stated dose. There is no authorised health claim for L-theanine, so Nutri Tailor does not promise an outcome from it.
An amino acid found almost only in tea leaves, part of what gives green tea its savoury taste. It is not built into proteins. A cup of green tea contains a few tens of milligrams; each capsule contains 200 mg.
Tablets need binders, fillers and a coating to hold their shape. A capsule is a cellulose shell around the powder, so it carries no binders and breaks down quickly once swallowed.
