L-theanine as Menopause Remedy

Theanine (l-theanine) is an amino acid that can be found in the leaves of Camellia sinesis (green   tea). Anti-oxidant benefits of green tea are well-known. The theanine in green tea also offers an anti-stress benefit for menopausal women.

Theanine Relaxation

Theanine acts as a non-sedating relaxant by increasing the brain’s production of alpha waves. L-theanine is effective in helping to relieve tension, stress and anxiety in menopause, without causing drowsiness. It has also  been shown to promote concentration (in students), by increasing alpha waves in the brain. As a rule, doses are 50mg-200mg daily. Three to four cups of tea would usually contain about 100-200mg of theanine, which counteract the stimulant effects of caffeine. It’s very important to underline that decaffeinating green tea loses theanine. Theanine also comes in capsule and tablet form. This is the way out, if you want to avoid caffeine or have a more reliable source of theanine. It reaches maximum peak blood levels about 30 mins to 2 hours after ingestion. Theanine can be used as needed in the day and regularly at night. You should keep in mind that 1-2 100mg capsules at night are usually sufficient. If you’re stressed or need to focus or concentrate more in the day, you should take half a capsule of l-theanine. You can get 50mg capsules as well.

Interesting Facts About L-Theanine

2003 – the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment objected to the addition of isolated theanine to beverages. The institute stated that the amount of theanine consumed by regular drinkers of tea is virtually impossible to determine. While it was estimated that the quantity of tea consumed by the average tea drinker in Japan per day contains about 20 mg of the substance, there are no studies measuring the amount of theanine being extracted by typical preparation methods, or the percentage lost by discarding the first infusion. Read more…

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