L-Theanine

Description

L-Theanine is the major amino acid found in Camellia sinensis, the source of green tea. It is an analog of the excitatory neurotransmitter, glutamate, and thusly, binds to glutamate receptors. L-Theanine can antagonize various glutamate receptor subtypes as well as inhibit glutamine and glutamate transporters, which has been shown to be neuroprotective in animal models of focal cerebral ischemia. Further, L-theanine is reported to increase brain levels of dopamine, serotonin, GABA, nerve growth factor, and brain-derived neurotrophic factor.

Description

L-Theanine, or?L-2-amino-4-(ethylcarbamoyl)butyric acid, is found in tea leaves and the mushroom?Boletus badius. A May?article in the?Los Angeles Times?suggests that?L-theanine can help you improve your concentration and mental stamina. The amino acid has been added to some SoBe, Vitamin Water, and Gatorade products.

The Uses of L-Theanine

L-Theanine is a safe and non-toxic photogenic food supplement.
L-theanine has been studied as a food additive and functional food in relation to human nutrition.
It has noticeable bioactivities including anti-cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury, stress-reducing, antitumor, anti-aging, and anti-anxiety activities.

What are the applications of Application

L-Theanine is a glutamine amino acid analog