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Health benefits of the synergy of L-theanine | KenkoTea - See more at: http://visual.ly/health-benefits-synergy-l-theani

A quick search for health benefits of matcha and one of the first things you’ll read about is the presence of L-theanine in green tea, and how it can help improve your well being. It’s said to increase energy, help you relax, and improve your mood and concentration. But what is L-theanine and what is the difference between L-theanine, theanine and the lesser known D-theanine? Let’s find out! Following is the infographic and the detailed article about the health benefits of the synergy of L-theanine and caffeine. Read more: http://www.kenkotea.com.au/blogs/news/56750597-l-theanine-caffeine-matcha-green-tea - See more at: http://visual.ly/health-benefits-synergy-l-theanine-kenkotea#sthash.bK7GsCXW.dpuf

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  1. HEALTH BENEFITS OF L-THEANINE WHAT IS L-THEANINE? KNOWN FOR IT S NATURAL STRESS REDUCTION EFFECTS AND ANXIETY REDUCING PROPERTIES AN AMINO ACID THAT FOUND IN GREEN TEA LEAVES AND SOME FUNGAL SPECIES NATURAL MOOD ENHANCER FOUND IN MANY SUPPLEMENTS TOP 6 HEALTH BENEFITS OF L-THEANINE Relieves Stress and Anxiety: 1 L-theanine has been shown to stimulate the brain’s alpha waves, causing a calm alertness and promoting a more relaxed state in users. One study suggests it as effective as the anti-anxiety medication Xanax. Management of blood pressure 2 In 2012, a study found that L-theanine can help boost metabolism and fat burning which reduces high blood pressure and high cholesterol. 2008 2012 Improvement in cognition 3 A study in 2008 has shown that L-theanine and caffeine synergy improved cognitive performance and mental alertness higher than caffeine alone did. Improves Mood! L-theanine enhances Dopamine levels in the brain. 4 A neurotransmitter thought to be a type of feel-good chemical. It is known to give us feelings of pleasure, motivation and excitement! Enhancing concentration and memory 5 L-theanine increases dopamine level which enhances our memory and concentration. Dopamine is a chemical in brain that has effect on cognition by sharpening concentration and memory and eliminating temptation and distraction. Increase in energy 6 L-theanine and caffeine both help boost energy. However, the effect of L-theanine also helps reduce the effect of crash, jittery, or anxiety from caffeine, which help the energy level lasts for 4-6 hours Sources: http://www.drugs.com/npc/l-theanine.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theanine http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15378679 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23107346 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18681988 http://www.calmclinic.com/supplements-for-anxiety/l-theanine Brought to you by kenkotea.com.au

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