Can L Theanine Help with Anxiety Management?

L-theanine is a unique non-protein amino acid found in green tea and is also available over the counter in 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, and 250 mg capsules. It has shown efficacy as a neuroprotective and cognitive-enhancing agent, but can L-Theanine help with anxiety management?

Our following video discussion by Dr. Harvinder Singh will attempt to answer this question and will be summarized in the following sections:

(1) L-Theanine: Mechanism of Action
(2) Article #1: Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink.
(3) Article #2: Anti-stress effect of theanine on students during pharmacy practice: positive correlation among salivary α-amylase activity, trait anxiety, and subjective stress.
(4) Article #3: Effects of chronic l-theanine administration in patients with major depressive disorder.
(5) Article #4: Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults.

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