by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Oct 8, 2024 | Supplements
L-theanine is a popular amino acid that naturally occurs in tea leaves. Scientists and medical professionals have discovered its calming effect can reduce stress even in some people with anxiety and issues falling sleep. L-theanine can help lower anxiety by calming...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Oct 6, 2024 | Supplements
L-theanine–a popular amino acid extracted from tea leaves–promotes natural sleep and reduces stress disorders like anxiety. People who want to use it to improve their sleep quality should use the dose that is recommended to them by healthcare professionals. Although...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Oct 4, 2024 | Supplements
L-theanine normally stays in your body for approximately eight hours after ingestion, and its effects will kick in within thirty minutes and last for about seven hours. However, this duration depends on several factors including the dosage taken, whether it was taken...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Oct 2, 2024 | Supplements
Struggling to catch the ZZZs you deserve? You aren’t alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says one in three people report having trouble getting a good night’s rest when they hit the hay. With so many people sharing this same struggle, more and more...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Sep 30, 2024 | Supplements
Thinking of adding L-theanine to your daily or nightly routine? This amino acid, found in tea leaves, is quite popular among those searching for a way to de-stress and improve their sleep. Some also report having vivid L-theanine dreams as a result of taking the...
by Dylan Petkus, MD, MPH, MS (Not Licensed By Choice) | Sep 28, 2024 | Supplements
Sometimes, a cup of tea can feel like the perfect warm hug after a long day. You might be interested to know that its calming effect may come from more than its temperature–it could be the result of L-theanine. This amino acid is commonly found in tea leaves and can...