Amino Acid

Theanine

L-Theanine

CALM FOCUS WITHOUT THE DROWSINESS

L-Theanine is an amino acid found naturally in green tea that promotes relaxed alertness by boosting alpha brain waves. It supports stress resilience, mental clarity, and sleep quality — all without sedation or drowsiness.

$6.99/mo

30-day supply

Theanine
FormCapsule
TypeVegan
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Dairy Free
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Gluten Free
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Soy Free
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GMO Free

Key Benefits

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Promotes calm focus without drowsiness

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Supports relaxation and stress resilience

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May improve sleep quality

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Enhances alpha brain wave activity

Supports These Goals

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Why you'll love it

Ever wonder why a cup of green tea feels so different from coffee, even though both contain caffeine? The secret is L-Theanine. This amino acid, found almost exclusively in tea leaves, crosses the blood-brain barrier and promotes alpha brain wave activity — the frequency associated with calm, focused attention. It's the state of mind you experience during meditation or creative flow.

Theanine works beautifully on its own for stress and anxiety relief, but it truly shines when paired with caffeine. Research shows the combination improves attention, reaction time, and cognitive performance more than either compound alone — while theanine takes the jittery edge off caffeine. It's focused energy without the crash.

At bedtime, theanine supports sleep quality not by sedating you but by calming the mental chatter that keeps you awake. Studies show it reduces resting heart rate, lowers stress markers, and helps people fall asleep faster by promoting relaxation. It's remarkably versatile: take it in the morning for focused calm, pair it with coffee for clean energy, or take it at night for better sleep.

Peer-Reviewed Research

Clinical Evidence

Our recommendations are grounded in published clinical research. Here are key studies supporting the benefits of Theanine.

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L-theanine reduces stress, anxiety, and sleep problems in 4 weeks

Effects of L-theanine administration on stress-related symptoms and cognitive functions in healthy adults: a randomized controlled trial

2019

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L-theanine with caffeine boosts alertness; alone it promotes calm

Acute effects of tea constituents L-theanine, caffeine, and epigallocatechin gallate on cognitive function and mood: a systematic review and meta-analysis

2014

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L-theanine at 200-400 mg/day helps reduce stress and anxiety

The effects of green tea amino acid L-theanine consumption on the ability to manage stress and anxiety levels: a systematic review

2020

Study titles shown are simplified summaries of the original research for readability. Original titles are shown in italics below each heading. All studies cited are from peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed. Links open in a new tab to the original source. These studies are provided for informational purposes and do not constitute medical advice.

Theanine

How much do I really need?

Take one 200mg capsule daily. For calm focus, take in the morning or early afternoon (pairs excellently with coffee or tea). For sleep support, take 30-60 minutes before bed. Theanine is non-habit-forming and does not cause daytime drowsiness.

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Third-Party Tested

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Doctor Formulated

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cGMP Certified

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As with any natural health product, you should consult your healthcare practitioner on the use of this product. Store product in a cool and dry place. Keep out of reach of children. If you experience an adverse event or allergic reaction, discontinue use immediately and contact a healthcare professional.

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