Origin: An amino acid derived from green tea
Also Known As:
L-γ-glutamylethylamide
N5-ethyl-L-glutamine
Overview: Theanine also known as L-γ-glutamylethylamide and N5-ethyl-L-glutamine, is an amino acid analogue of the proteinogenic amino acids L-glutamate and L-glutamine and is found primarily in particular plant and fungal species.
As a dietary supplement, it is often taken as a way to promote relaxation, ease stress, and unwind.
Suggested Uses:
- Relieving anxiety and stress
- Increasing focus
- Improving immunity
- Treating tumors and cancer
- Controlling blood pressure
- Improving quality of sleep
- Relieving sinusitis
