One of the most powerful natural antidotes to stress is L-theanine. L-theanine (gamma-ethylamino-L-glutamic acid) is a non-protein forming amino acid found almost exclusively in the green leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis). The only other significant source in nature is the Boletus badius mushroom also known as Bay bolete. Among other active compounds, Bay bolete contains substantial amounts of L-theanine.

While L-theanine received the greatest attention as a natural anti-anxiety drug, it also has many other benefits as it restores the chemical balance in the body:

• alleviates depression
• increases GABA in the body
• supports concentration and mental performance
• helps focus attention on critical tasks
• improves learning, memory and reaction times
• Increases Dopamine Levels naturally
• protects the body from stress damage caused by the hormone “cortisol”
• improves the quality of sleep when taken 30 minutes before bed
• protects the brain from damage done by glutamate and caffeine
• supports the immune system by increasing the activity of T-cells
• assists in weight loss by promoting thermogenesis
• reduces levels of lipids in the blood
• can lower blood pressure in people with a high blood pressure
• relieves physical and mental symptoms of PMS
• protects the liver from damage caused by alcohol
• slows down the growth of certain tumors

L-theanine is a powerful stress and anxiety reliever. It effectively reduces both, mental and physical, stress. About 30-40 minutes after ingestion, it induces tranquility and a state of deep relaxation without causing any drowsiness or forming a chemical dependence. In fact, it helps to improve attention and concentration. L-theanine is one of the few known substances that easily cross the blood-brain barrier. It exerts subtle changes in the brain chemistry by altering the levels of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA (gamma-amino-butyric acid). L-theanine induces a state of well-being and relaxation in four ways:

• it stimulates the production of alpha waves in the brain
• it increases the levels of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA in the brain
• it lowers the blood pressure
• reduces heart rate

Theanine has had significant clinical results for naturally calming and focusing the brain. The nutrient seems to help center a mind that is often running in several different directions. Research is still limited in humans, but small studies have pointed to some antianxiety effect as well [Source: Kimura, Lu]. Patients typically describe effects as mild, but helpful. The soothing quality may also benefit those who aren’t necessarily anxious but can’t relax the mind at night before sleep and those with muscle tension in the neck.

Inositol is believed to improve depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders by stimulating the production of the "feel-good" hormones serotonin and dopamine.

Combining Theanine and Inositol increases the effectiveness of the two products.

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