I know it's a bit odd for a recovering person to push a pill as a solution to a problem. We all have this little voice inside of us that tells us that a "pill will fix everything." Dodging that voice, of course, some of us have true organic problems that need pharmacologic intervention. Would we endorse someone not to treat their diabetes or hypertension? That would require taking "drugs", of course. I don't want to detract from the legitimate point that many medications can pose addictive issues for people. I don't pretend to be immune to this. The exciting thing about this supplement is that it is "natural" in the most immediate sense, is available over the counter, and has absolutely no evidence that it poses any addictive potential.
Chronic lack of sleep is a drag. I, for one, am plagued by a chronic intractable insomnia that eats me to the bone. I cautiously acquiesced to my psychiatrist and chose to treat them in the traditional manner, but with some heavy monitoring, of course. L-Theanine may present to me another tool to fight this problem.
L-Theanine is an amino acid derivative of green tea that has been getting some sensational coverage in the secular press, and increasingly, in the medical journals. We're all familiar with the hundreds of studies showing the vast array of health benefits of green tea. Many of its qualities that induce relaxation come from a potent neurologically-active amino acid called L-Theanine. Ingestion of 200mg of L-Theanine creates a sense of relaxation after 30-40 minutes of ingestion. It does so by stimulating the production of alpha brain waves, as well as being involved in the formation of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, GABA (gamma amino butyric acid). GABA, of course, inhibits the reuptake of dopamine and serotonin in the post-synaptic cleft.
I've ordered a bottle of this stuff and this is my first night trying it. I hope it will be beneficial. I have attached links to all the studies I found in the medical databases concerning this substance. I hope someone else out there finds this useful.
Can't Sleep -- Get some Zzzz's
L-Theanine -- The Next Supplement Superstar
L-Theanine -- The Relaxation Amino Acid
L-Theanine Monograph
L-Theanine Reduces psychological and physiological stress response
The acute effects of L-theanine in comparison with alprazolam on anticipatory anxiety in humans
The effects of L-theanine, caffeine and their
combination on cognition and mood
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Yes, its a great amino acid, the benefits are excellent.
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