Primary Research · 2008
L-theanine, a natural constituent in tea, and its effect on mental state
Nobre AC, Rao A, Owen GN · Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2008
Key finding
Reviews EEG and cognitive evidence that L-theanine increases alpha wave activity (associated with calm alertness) and, when combined with caffeine, improves attention without sedation.
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L-Theanine
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Open on PubMedhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18296328/
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