Theanine
Abstract:
L-Theanine
Common Name: Suntheanine.
Green Tea Extract
Botanical Source: Camellia sinensis O. Ktze.
Part Used: Leaf
CAS No.: 3081-61-6
Specification: L-Theanine 20% ~ 98%



Description:
L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid mainly extracted from green tea, it is the predominant amino acid in green tea. L-theanine is considered the main component responsible for the taste of green tea, L-theanine is a nutritional supplement for mood modulation. It inhibits glutamate transport into tumor cells, which causes decreased intracellular glutathione (GSH) levels.
KINGHERBS can offer 20% ~ 99% L-Theanine with very competitive prices. L-theanine may have activity in modulating the metabolism of cancer chemotherapeutic agents and ameliorating their side effects.

Functions:
The antioxidant activity; Anti-cancer;
In the brain L-theanine increases dopamine and serotonin production;
 
L-theanine induces alpha-brain wave activity, which correlates with a perceived state of relaxation.
L-theanine helps curb a rising heart rate and blood pressure, and a few small human studies have found that it reduces anxiety;
 

Side Effects and Toxicity:
L-theanine is generally well tolerated, and has an LD50 of greater than 5, 000 mg/kg in rats. It is not mutagenic or carcinogenic in animals or bacteria.

Dosage and Administration:
For relaxation, 200 mg L-theanine can be taken 2-3 times daily. For cancer in conjunction with chemotherapy the dose is speculative, as no human studies have been performed. However, a dosage of 400-800 mg three times daily can be used safely.


*Herbal Extract
* Herbal oil
*Natural color
*Herbal powder
*Vegetable & Fruit powder
*Softgel
*Vitamin & Mineral
*Pharmaceutical Application
*Food Supplement Application

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