L-Theanine (PhytoSure™ Certified) 200mg NON-GMO (60 VegeCaps)

      • PhytoSure™ certified L-Theanine       • Derived from Green Tea Leaf       • NON-GMO & 100% natural       • Free of carriers, additives, and synthetic adulterants L-Theanine is a non-proteinic amino acid that influences resting state activity and increases alpha frequency, which has been associated with a reduced level of anxiety. It has been shown to promote a "relaxed, yet alert, feeling at rest" (Owen et al., 2008). Evidence-based research has shown a variety of benefits from taking L-Theanine. It has been shown to have a calming effect when people are under physical and psychological stress, enhance attentional capacity and mental clarity, and improve overall cognitive performance. It has also been found that L-Theanine improves simple reaction time, speed of numeric working memory, word recognition, and accuracy of sentence verification.
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