Bless you I'm so sorry you lost your precious son. I just started taking L Theanine too after having panic episodes since my sisters sudden death in 2022. It's helped me stay calm and relax so I can sleep. I dream of her now which is so comforting and my grief is more manageable
Started having panic attacks for the first time during Covid at the age of 50. Started taking a capsule of l-theanine in the evening a few hours before bedtime. Panic attacks stopped almost immediately. Been taking it ever since.
So happy I read your post!! I've been on Clonazapam for 18 years. Began using Kava Kave to taper to taper from 1mg then finally down to an 1/8mg this year. Now I have panick attacks when walking outdoors (cars, bikes, kids running toward me, elevator doors, and dogs on long leashes. I can't wait for my bottle to show up. Magnesium Theornate helps somewhat, but after hearing this video and traffic your post, this should help faster.
My mind wonders trying to sleep. Like I want to sleep but my brain is like “if hand sanatizer kills 99.99% of bacteria, than how come if you use it again it doesn’t kill the .001% left so now it’s all 100%” dumb stuff. After taking L-theanine my mind totally doesn’t do that anymore and now I can just focus on the sleeping part. Thanks L-theanine!
Yes me too I have the same problem and it helped me I used it the last two nights with magnesium and it really helps and I’ve been struggling with insomnia for years
L-theanine is one of very rare supplements where I really saw a difference. Better sleep, brain overall functions better. lower anxiety. very very good.. I just feel my brain working differently. Very glad I found this supplement
I have an anxiety disorder from long-term trauma. My BP went through the roof (up to 195/103) and BP reduction drugs Valsartan and Amlodipine had minimal effect. Theanine at 200mg twice daily, caused BP to decrease substantially. I’m no longer worrying about stroking out.
I just found your website and was impressed by the wealth of knowledge and the fast, cut to the chase presentation. Well done and I am a new subscriber. I am an ocean sailor and sail single handed or with very small crews. The biggest issue with this approach to sailing in this manner is lack of sleep during heavy weather. Fatigue can lead to poor decision making which can lead to breakages or much worse in such an unforgiving environment. I have been using l-theanine for years without negative side effects and allows me to get much needed sleep during inclement conditions. If I need to get up because the boat needs attention, I have no problem with the mental or physical demands which in some cases may require immediate physical and mental concentration. L-theamine has been a game changer for me. Again, thanks for the great content.
Asperger with childhood trauma, having a PTSD diagnosis. I've been doing supplements for years, but only started L-theanine a week ago. For my whole life, I haven't been able to get into bed in time at night and sleep in any pattern known to man. Two weeks ago I was on a stint with going to sleep around 6 in the morning, sleeping to around 5 in the afternoon. Since L-theanine I'm sleepy early in the evening with a new sleep pattern of going to bed at 7-9 in the evening, waking up at 5-6 in the morning. I've never done this, and I'm going on 60. I've always been worried and have had belly aches due to nervousness and stress. That is totally gone as well since taking theanine.
Been taking Theanine for years now. It kicked my butt at 100mg when I first started taking it but as I got used to it it is now my go to anxiety relief! Works great and is widely available.
Hi, in what way did it kick your butt.him at my witts end with chromic anxiety. I feel my constant sence of hopelessness/kreeping depression stems from my over thinking mind constantly analysing second and third degree consequences, and I'm not keen on going back onto ssri. Your shared experience will greatly help me apply my mind. Regards.....
@@dustinperez9125 sorry, I never got a notification you replied to my comment. My symptoms when I started were very similar to taking a Benzodiazepine. Sleepy, relaxed and a bit sluggish but it only lasted about a week. If you want to try it I suggest taking it on a day that you dont have to accomplish anything if it hits you really hard. If it does you can start taking it at night until your body gets used to it.
I use 200mg 30 minutes before sleep. I could not sleep more than 5.5 hours for many, many years. I started L-Theanine and began sleeping 8 hours or more immediately. There are more clinical studies than you mention which I reviewed on the Physionics TH-cam channel. That guy is all about the data. I appreciate your vid. I hope to see you some more.
I am about to start taking this to help with my depersonalization/derealization and this video has helped me out a lot and answered many questions. Thank you!
The Best sleeping and anti stress tablet that anyone can imagine... Surprisingly It supressed my appetite as well. Loved my sleep, it was so deep and peaceful and İ dont feel like seating anything.. Great supplement.
I have recently started using it to lower my blood pressure and it is amazing! It has reduced both sys/dia from 165/106 to 103/68! Great sleep, ease of mind, focus and relaxation are all the other amazing benefits that I get from this amazing OTC product!
@@DutchmanAmsterdam It helps me too.. I've tried multiple brands and it doesn't matter when or how I take it Sometimes I'll take L-Theanine during the day and Ashwagandha at night.. What a world of difference it has made for me
@@AriyanKhanShahil It is always much too high, I started taking L theanine and there was no improvement at all. It makes me suspicious that lots of these comments are fake. Also the persons didn't reply to me at all. That strengthens my suspicion. I will request my GP for medication. These supplement providers promise golden mountains and usually benefits are questionable. Too bad.
@@mjlives5428Same experience. I don’t trust them. Who knows what they could be doing to your brain. This is all new and not enough real information. Tread lightly before venturing into the unknown.
This explains why I always tell people tea makes me crash...its just the relaxation apparently. I have been in great moods Ill admit since switching from coffee to tea🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 and taking a FULL nights sleep
Thanks Doc. I hurt my back dancing and ended up with anxiety and a mild depression from having to sit pretty still for a longer time than I’d like. I’m going to try this.
@@aribella6913 The key is sticking with it. I had tried CBD multiple times and given up because it didn't appear that it did anything and its expensive. It wasn't until I got a large amount of CBD for free and could basically take it every day regardless , because it wasn't costing me anything that it slowly helped. Curcumin has a lot of the same properties as CBD. It's a slow progression of recovery and improving. You will notice a change at 3 months, then a speeding up of recovery. Best of luck and hope you heal. ❤
hello, i recommend you take TRYPTOPHAN OR 5HTP those amino acids will let your body convert the needed amount of natural Melatonin, do not take Melatonin supplement it'll impact the natural production negatively , thank me later
I use l Theanine pretty much daily. 250, I use it to help me focus and concentrate. I don’t take it at bed time. However, since taking it in the morning, on an empty stomach and with a cup of black coffee…I get great normal energy and focus. And I also sleep much better most nights. I can still get sidetracked from going to sleep if I don’t put my phone down. So there is that to consider. I also take ashwaganda with my morning l -Theanine sometimes. I take a liquid ashwaganda because I couldn’t figure out the doses in the pill bottles on Amazon.
🍵💐 I am drinking a thick brew of camomile and green tea (Too thick, actually. I am going to use less tea leaves tomorrow). I learned it has L-theanine in it and that it works well with caffeine. So far so good for overcoming my afternoon slump! Thanks for the video 😊👍
I’ve recently purchased L-theanine but my anxiety wouldn’t allow me to actually take it 😢, however, after watching this very informative video, I feel much more at ease.
Hey, I think try taking the lower dose, 50 mg. If its a pill, you can open it and consume the half, this way it won't increase your anxiety much in case that's how L theanine is going to affect you. Once you pass 1 hour and you feel okay, take the other half. I believe you'll feel the difference with 100mg already. I advise to do it in the morning on a weekend or a day where you don't have any commitments so that you can be free to handle and fully focus on the new feeling. Once you've understood how L theanine affects you, you can take the full 100mg the next day. If it feels good, but not enough, it's safe to go to 200 mg. For me I would take the just enough dose without the need to increase.
@@geo1456 I feel more relaxed definitely more energized I noticed a difference the second time I took it I have a question of can you double your doses at times
L-thearnine has had a pretty profound effect on me. I can also say it's unlike any anti-anxiety medication I've ever tried, and gave up on it years ago as I didn't think it was doing anything. L-thearnine really doesn't make you feel significantly different, it just seems to take the edge off. Things that would normally set me off or get my mind racing, just don't seem to happen to the same degree. It does not completely obliterate anxiety, nor would I really want it to. When I take something like Xanax, I can sometimes get manic or overly friendly, and it throws off my coordination enough I would not want to be running machinery, etc. I do like the way it makes me feel, but I never take it more than a day. The next day I feel pretty wiped out. My normal does is only .25 mg. That's half of the smallest pill size. L-thearnine is very different. If anything it actually helps me to concentrate more, and I have no problem operating machinery. I typically get up about 5 AM and I take my first 200 mg dose. Then typically after lunch I will take a second. If I don't, somewhere around 3 o'clock or so I can definitely feel the anxiety coming back. That second dose than last until 5 AM. I find it helps me to sleep much better. I still wake up, but when I do I can typically fall right back asleep. My mind doesn't start racing and going off on tangents. It's amazing what a lack of sleep can do to you. I do have some chewable Kava candies I buy off of Amazon, which are 50 mg. These also contain passionflower and chamomile. If I'm having any trouble falling back asleep one of these will do the trick. If I'm really wound up I might take one of the candies before bed. I like this dose size. The one disadvantage to L-thearnine is it really does nothing for muscle tension. Benzodiazepines work wonderful on cramps and muscle tension, but L-thearnine pretty much has no effect on that I've noticed. I still have to take Advil, Aleve, etc for muscular tension. One other herb I will sometimes bring into the mix is Ashwaganda. I like the calming effects of Ashwaganda, and that certainly can be felt more than L-thearnine. I believe it works on cortisol levels whereas L-thearnine does not. It seems to me that cortisol is what's partially responsible for muscle tension. It puts you in that fight or flight mode and muscles tighten up. So to put another way L-thearnine works on part of anxiety effects, but not all of them. And since this video is more about L-thearnine, I won't talk too much more about ashwaganda, but it can also affect your thyroid function and increased testosterone levels. I think it definitely has a place alongside of L-thearnine though. And I did try Xanax (only .25 mg) with L-thearnine. There's really not a lot of info about mixing benzos with L-thearnine. I did not feel as though the effects were cumulative. Benzos do make me bluntly honest though, so this is one very noticeable difference. I don't always like what I say when I'm taking benzos! The one thing worth mentioning though is when the Xanax wore off, I was down for the count. Extreme tiredness and very lethargic. I would not want to be out driving or out in public. I just felt totally drained and out of it. This was a one-time test, so hardly indicative of what might happen to you or even to me if I did it a second time. And as far as my mental state I would say that I have generalized anxiety disorder, and then event panic attacks. For example, something like flying on an international flight and being cooped up for 20 hours will cause a pretty extreme panic for me. Day-to-day stuff not so much, but I do tend to overthink and over analyze things in general. I suspect my comments here are a good example of that! LOL.
Love your comment. I have never taken L-Theanin, but wonder if i should. Because Ashwaghanda makes me sedated. But this makes totally sense because ashwaghand ais also known as sleepberrie! I would recommend it to people who need to shut off in the evening. And even then idk if it would work..because to me..yes, it made me sedated but my thoughts still kept comming d gowing or should i rather say circling?! And all of this even though my cortisol is high and it allegedly lowers it... strange. But then again, idk if L-theanin would hlp, if its not lowering cortisol. IDK whats could help me its paradox.
Msm-sulfur will be a good muscle relaxant and also basic nutrient many are deficient in. Its another supplement thats easy to tell its working. Magnesihm maybe too
I am from Uganda my daughter from USA shipped L theanine for my wife a psychiatrist patient & it's is going to be our first time to use this medicine I would humbly ask for proper prescriptions as starters & reviews about this medicine my wife has been suffering from mental illness since 2016 & has a serious symptom of General body weakness for all those years
I have been taking it with sleepy time tea and I can actually for the most part sleep peacefully through out the night im glad my friend recommended it when i started feeling claustrophobic at home
My age will be 72 soon and right now my mind and memory are still sharp. What brand L Theanine and what mg should I be taking to continue my mind's health?
Love this information, it was explained in terms I could understand and answered my questions I had about Theanine. I am 61, not on any meds, I do struggle with falling asleep over this past year and staying asleep, herbal tea's and supplements help my body relax, but my brain activity keeps going. 😖 My motivation and creativity has been wanning for a couple years, I need to push myself to get things done. My brain feels so tired sometimes, like I could sleep for a thousand years...😴 I'm socially inhibited, but I manage. 😚 I couldn't do it without God's help. 🙏 I am hopeful about trying this amino acid. I am on my way to my local 'family owned', vitamin shop. I'll check back in and give an update. Meanwhile: no vax, no mask, no test and no fear! Faith over fear.
You'll want to start taking magnesium at bed time. Magnesium glycinate or chelated. Start slow and be sure to buy a good brand as all brands aren't equal. Calm Magnesium is popular
Knowledge over faith and fear makes more sense to me. I lost my trust in the cov vax by studying facts (that are being suppressed by the gov, and pharma industry). I found a daily high dose of vit D3 (5000IU) and vit K2 and Zink and Magnesium are probably more beneficial. Beside not being over weight and eating healthy, no fast food. In my case vegetarian. And moderate excercise.
I am trying to quit (taper) black market benzo addiction, Only been on them for two months but when I miss a dose or something I feel like I am going to die, the withdrawals even with slow taper are so brutal that suicide is not of the table for me. I just ordered some L-theanine and CBD to try to combat the withdrawals from high dose benzo's. I am praying for some relief and hope this will work.
Go fess up to your doctor and ask him to taper you and monitor you. Beta blockers are a good alternative to benzodiazepines- get off them they’re horrible drugs.
@@dustygatrell-ru7tg Yes I think it really did help. Although obviously I can't rule out placebo effect, when I was coming off the benzos I took L-theanine, CBD and valerian root and I believe it made the withdrawal more manageble. Lifting weights to tire you out, slow taper, eating clean and suplements helped a lot. The L-theanine even now, i still take it some times an hour before i sleep and I have noticed that when I take it I wake up far fewer times a night. Coming off the benzos I couldnt sleep at all, after a couple months I could sleep a bit bitter but waking up 5 times a night, now I am down to waking up maybe once or twice. Benzos are evil shit man. I am staying the f*ck away from benzos and just sticking to tea and L-theanine now hahaha.
I ordered L-Theanine yesterday hoping it helps calm my anxiety. I have tried ashwaganda but it gave me horrible heart palpitations. Hoping Theanine doesn't give me the same issue
I'm also sensitive to different supplements.. simply cut the dose in half..I open the capsule and split the dose.. within days my body is use to it and I'm able to take a full capsule
It’s great for the over caffeinated. You get all the benefits of caffeine without the crash or jitters. A lot of people get too much caffeine and could benefit from this.
L theanine definitely quietened my mind I feel like i'm extremely zen I took 200mg around 4 hours ago and it's definitely kicked in. I'm taking it for anxiety and focus as well as intrusive thoughts and OCD. My first day and it feels amazing but it's worrying that they don't know if there's long term effects. If this works it's going to be a hard time putting them down if it's only safe for 5 months.
@@danielagentile8049 Hey! Yes I do still use them and they’re honestly amazing. They definitely stop my intrusive thoughts and quieten my mind. I hope your journey on them goes well and if you have any questions about my experience let me knooow!
@@danielagentile8049 Hey I do still use it especially when I feel like I need it the most. It definitely helps quieten the mind and keep you calm and it’s great for concentration. Good luck on your journey and let me know if you have any other questions!
I do love to learn about new herbs,I quit doctors 2 years ago,I have neuropathy,And weird pains onright side where I had shingles.Terrible time.I am learning all that helps my feelings..
I bought a creamer for my coffee with this ingredient. I bought it because it didn’t have processed materials in it and was shelf-stable so I can keep it in my car. I sipped my coffee before hand, because I made it from instant coffee and discovered I’d been adding too much to my water and that’s why it tasted terrible. After adding the creamer and taking my first sip, within moments I felt different and I was confused. The only way I could describe it was that I didn’t feel stressed or worried about anything. I just felt calm. Decided to look up the ingredients and bam. Here I am. 😂
@@ArsalanAspires isnt Theanine still a little stimulant? Same or similar like Coffeine in Coffe? I have all my life BPD, Anxiety, and severe Depression, thats why L-Theanine doesnt help me with sleep, i guess, i Have now started Ashwagandha, and will see how it goes with that
What brand did you use? What were the milligrams and how did you use it for tapering? I am beginning the journey of tapering as well and I’m looking for something to help with the anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Hi Justin! I really hope you'll read this. I also am tapering down K. I take it and it seems to really help with sleep. Can you tell me how much you take? did you find it helped you throughout the taper and after? I heard also that some people feel it set them back?
@Ronan Michalis Hi Ronan...glad you're still here my friend. Remind yourself that first. What did you mean, "you were tapering off K".. kratom, ketamine, kpins? Would help me better answer your question if i knew what u were tapering from. Glad to meet you my friend 🙏
It doesn’t show up on drug tests OR affect the results whatsoever….I submit to a drug test monthly through my doctors office, and my sample is sent to a laboratory where it undergoes intensive scrutiny. I have never had an issue. Hope this helps, good luck stay well!
It works perfectly with some coffine. I got clean energy and i dont fell sleepy and i can sleep easy bc im relaxed. Felt good through out the working day. No sell im just a 9-5 dude. 😅
Thank you, great review. Question, I don’t believe the Suntheanine version was mentioned, do you believe it is a better product vs. simply generic l theanine? Thank you..🙏
Thanks I learned a lot more about this supplement. I already use it from time to time for anxiety but I may start to use it also to help with my sleep. What would be the effects of taking this supplement and melatonin together?
I think my brain must be broken. I have been taking supplements for a few weeks for terrible insomnia. Please anyone out there, help me with how much I can take. I won't go back to prescription sleeping pills.
This video was really informative. I had heard about the cognitive and mood benefits of ashwaghanda, but also heard that people can develop a tolerance if they take it continuously. It was suggested that L-Theanine could offer some similar cognitive benefits, and cycling between the two could be a way to avoid developing such a tolerance. In your video, @5:36, you mention that large randomized control studies are needed to establish the validity of the benefit claims, but do you think such studies will ever happen? Since it's a natural substance, it can't be patented, so manufacturers can't get huge profits off of it, so it wouldn't be surprising if no one wants to invest the time and money into doing such a study. What do you think? Do you think the FDA should prevent supplement companies from selling supplements that DON'T have studies showing their effectiveness? Some people who are against supplements say people are paying for things that might not have any benefit at all. (Personally, I'm pro-supplement, but I'd be curious to hear your opinion). Thanks again for the info-packed video! (And sorry if my question ended being a bit off topic)
A short update. I stopped taking L-Theanine and am now taking L-Tyrosine basically everyday, and ashwaghanda just some days (i.e. weekdays). For unrelated reasons I am also taking a Chinese herb available in Japan called 補中益気湯 (Hochū-ekki-tō) which Wikipedia's English page tells me is "Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang". Each of these is (among other things) supposed to help with energy and fatigue. With my n=1 "experiment" it is impossible to say what is responsible for the effects but I generally feel quite good since making these changes, and therefore I am not inclined to go back to taking L-Theanine. Thanks again for making such informative videos.
Amazing feedback and pertinent issues were discussed at the crux of why some professionals believe that we have slowed down clinical research progression due to cost. It’s a reality, so thank you for this question. I like to think that more studies will eventually be established. As far as regulation of supplements, currently we see most of them regulated as food and not medicine. For understandable reasons. People should always have the choice to make their own decisions with the help of their primary care physician. Anecdotal evidence is still anecdotal but just because it is so, doesn’t mean it should be banned or not funded. But that’s just my insight. 🙂
Dr. Aspires: Excellent video. I have been considering taking L-theanine for a while now for my anxiety. However, I have moderate tinnitus and I have read that L-theanine can cause spikes in tinnitus due to it's effect of increasing serotonin, similar to what SSRIs do. What is the data, or your thoughts on this? Thank you.
I would think you should try it. You may not get increased tinitus or it may reduce over time. If it's too much, at least you tried, I don't think it has permanent effect on tinnitus right? Try to find out more about it, you may be worried about nothing. Also you could see if changing the dosage helps. Let us know! I'm really interested. Good luck!
I also have tinnitus, and it seemed to spike the volume when I took L-Theanine… I cut the dose from 250 mg down to 100 and my tinnitus hasn’t gotten any worse. But then again the higher volume has remained.😢😢 It does help a little bit with calming a wandering mind at bedtime.
I would like to know more ideas on stopping smoking, I've done everything with no luck. I've also heard of benefits from micro dosing of psylocibin mushrooms if ever legalized.
What I don't understand is that the nature of caffeine and theanine is opposite, one is stimulant and other induces relaxation. You mentioned the interaction of the two kinds of medicines in the end part of the video but in the middle of the video you mentioned for cognitive function, combination of caffeine and theanine is used. Rightly so, as there are many supplements with this combination in the market. But again, why don't caffeine and theanine interact adversely with each other, as their effects are opposite? Thanks.
Very interesting. I take half a Catapress, a blood pressure tablet, for nightmares. I have had these since childhood along with sleep paralysis. The tablets work for the nightmares, but I don’t have high blood pressure, so I keep taking them. Could L-theanine help me? If so when is the best time to take it?
I have presentation anxiety during school assembly,Have keeping up with precision in studies. I am going for it with combination of caffeine though I am 16 yo
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I'm autistic and I've been taking l-theanine for about 5 years. Its effects on my focus, mood and sleep were a game changer for me.
Really happy to hear this!
Nice to hear
My son is autistic and it has helped him too
I take 100 mg but why is it that I get really hot at night will while sleeping is this a side effect?
@@angeldaviani8678 use a thinner coat or less clothing 🤣🤣
Ashwagandha and l theanine helped me majorly with the loss of my son and mourning.
I am so sorry for your loss
Bless you I'm so sorry you lost your precious son. I just started taking L Theanine too after having panic episodes since my sisters sudden death in 2022. It's helped me stay calm and relax so I can sleep. I dream of her now which is so comforting and my grief is more manageable
I'm here for the same reason. I'm sorry for your loss
Oh no !! I’m so sorry ❤️
@@farrellvanessaI’m sorry for yours❤
Started having panic attacks for the first time during Covid at the age of 50. Started taking a capsule of l-theanine in the evening a few hours before bedtime. Panic attacks stopped almost immediately. Been taking it ever since.
Today I had a horrible panic attack. Will you please share what brand dose you take?
Wow
@@2501Grace200 mg bronson works amazing
So happy I read your post!! I've been on Clonazapam for 18 years. Began using Kava Kave to taper to taper from 1mg then finally down to an 1/8mg this year. Now I have panick attacks when walking outdoors (cars, bikes, kids running toward me, elevator doors, and dogs on long leashes.
I can't wait for my bottle to show up. Magnesium Theornate helps somewhat, but after hearing this video and traffic your post, this should help faster.
I don't know what he takes, but I'm getting the Life Exention brand.
My mind wonders trying to sleep. Like I want to sleep but my brain is like “if hand sanatizer kills 99.99% of bacteria, than how come if you use it again it doesn’t kill the .001% left so now it’s all 100%” dumb stuff. After taking L-theanine my mind totally doesn’t do that anymore and now I can just focus on the sleeping part. Thanks L-theanine!
Lmao
Yooo 😭😭😭
Best comment ever. I relate to you 100%!
Yes me too I have the same problem and it helped me I used it the last two nights with magnesium and it really helps and I’ve been struggling with insomnia for years
You too?🤣
L-theanine is one of very rare supplements where I really saw a difference. Better sleep, brain overall functions better. lower anxiety. very very good.. I just feel my brain working differently. Very glad I found this supplement
Would you please share how many mg you take daily and about how long it took for you to feel the positive effects? 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I took NOW foods, 200 mg every day and I think I felt some effect in a week? Can't remember exactly.@@danielagentile8049
Any other noticeable changes like fat loss or water retention? In regard to say adrenal fatigue and its consequences? Thanks
Does ot make u tired throughout the day?
I have an anxiety disorder from long-term trauma. My BP went through the roof (up to 195/103) and BP reduction drugs Valsartan and Amlodipine had minimal effect. Theanine at 200mg twice daily, caused BP to decrease substantially. I’m no longer worrying about stroking out.
I just found your website and was impressed by the wealth of knowledge and the fast, cut to the chase presentation. Well done and I am a new subscriber. I am an ocean sailor and sail single handed or with very small crews. The biggest issue with this approach to sailing in this manner is lack of sleep during heavy weather. Fatigue can lead to poor decision making which can lead to breakages or much worse in such an unforgiving environment. I have been using l-theanine for years without negative side effects and allows me to get much needed sleep during inclement conditions. If I need to get up because the boat needs attention, I have no problem with the mental or physical demands which in some cases may require immediate physical and mental concentration. L-theamine has been a game changer for me. Again, thanks for the great content.
Asperger with childhood trauma, having a PTSD diagnosis. I've been doing supplements for years, but only started L-theanine a week ago. For my whole life, I haven't been able to get into bed in time at night and sleep in any pattern known to man. Two weeks ago I was on a stint with going to sleep around 6 in the morning, sleeping to around 5 in the afternoon. Since L-theanine I'm sleepy early in the evening with a new sleep pattern of going to bed at 7-9 in the evening, waking up at 5-6 in the morning. I've never done this, and I'm going on 60.
I've always been worried and have had belly aches due to nervousness and stress. That is totally gone as well since taking theanine.
What brand do you take? Please
@@2501Grace did you find a good one?
I'm happy for you! ❤
This sounds similar to me hopefully this helps a bit.
I'm happy for you!
I love the effect of theanine however this man's voice will put me to sleep
love your calm & graceful way of explaining it all
I agree, very pleasant and super informative :)
I take 3 to 400 mg of l-theanine every 2 days and I drink cups of green tea...like a lot of Japanese Green Tea! I like it all.
Been taking Theanine for years now. It kicked my butt at 100mg when I first started taking it but as I got used to it it is now my go to anxiety relief! Works great and is widely available.
What were your symptoms at 100 mg? I started out a 200mg and it was a little overwhelming.
@@dustinperez9125 600 mgs works for me
Hi, in what way did it kick your butt.him at my witts end with chromic anxiety. I feel my constant sence of hopelessness/kreeping depression stems from my over thinking mind constantly analysing second and third degree consequences, and I'm not keen on going back onto ssri. Your shared experience will greatly help me apply my mind.
Regards.....
Thank you for sharing your experience. That’is awesome how it helped. Are you still taking 100 mg?
@@dustinperez9125 sorry, I never got a notification you replied to my comment. My symptoms when I started were very similar to taking a Benzodiazepine. Sleepy, relaxed and a bit sluggish but it only lasted about a week. If you want to try it I suggest taking it on a day that you dont have to accomplish anything if it hits you really hard. If it does you can start taking it at night until your body gets used to it.
I love it. I didn't want to kill the neighbors today while I was mowing the lawn. That NEVER happens. 🤣🤣
Why are you so mad at your neighbors while you are mowing your lawn? Usually it’s the other way around.
I use 200mg 30 minutes before sleep. I could not sleep more than 5.5 hours for many, many years. I started L-Theanine and began sleeping 8 hours or more immediately. There are more clinical studies than you mention which I reviewed on the Physionics TH-cam channel. That guy is all about the data. I appreciate your vid. I hope to see you some more.
I have heard l- theanine helps with easing the symptoms of withdrawl from nicotine, booze, weed etc thanks for the vid ❤🧡💛💚💙💜💟 to all
I am about to start taking this to help with my depersonalization/derealization and this video has helped me out a lot and answered many questions. Thank you!
Wishing you all the best!
Did it help?
@@markeymusic7999 for me it did bro, ive never felt more alive
Omg it helps derealization!? Does it help dissociation epidsodes?
Any updates?
The Best sleeping and anti stress tablet that anyone can imagine...
Surprisingly It supressed my appetite as well. Loved my sleep, it was so deep and peaceful and İ dont feel like seating anything.. Great supplement.
I have recently started using it to lower my blood pressure and it is amazing! It has reduced both sys/dia from 165/106 to 103/68! Great sleep, ease of mind, focus and relaxation are all the other amazing benefits that I get from this amazing OTC product!
Wow, what dose do you take? Should it be taken with a meal or on empty stomach? What brand do you use?
@@DutchmanAmsterdam
It helps me too.. I've tried multiple brands and it doesn't matter when or how I take it
Sometimes I'll take L-Theanine during the day and Ashwagandha at night..
What a world of difference it has made for me
@@merncat3384 Which dose of each? Does it lower your blood pressure? Because mine is much too high.
@@DutchmanAmsterdam
High after taking L Theanine?
Or Usually?
@@AriyanKhanShahil It is always much too high, I started taking L theanine and there was no improvement at all. It makes me suspicious that lots of these comments are fake. Also the persons didn't reply to me at all. That strengthens my suspicion. I will request my GP for medication. These supplement providers promise golden mountains and usually benefits are questionable.
Too bad.
Hard to go wrong with an amino acid. I know my body needs it. I’ve always had great benefits from taking it. Great video thanks doc.
Thanks for your feedback! Turn the bell 🛎️ on to stay up to date with new weekly videos! 😃
So it's not a nootropic but amino acid...good to know as Nootropics make me feel spaced out the next day and angry.
@@mjlives5428Same experience.
I don’t trust them. Who knows what they could be doing to your brain.
This is all new and not enough real information. Tread lightly before venturing into the unknown.
Helpful info. You are very relaxing to listen too
Thank you so much! 😀
This explains why I always tell people tea makes me crash...its just the relaxation apparently. I have been in great moods Ill admit since switching from coffee to tea🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿 and taking a FULL nights sleep
That’s awesome 😃
Thanks Doc. I hurt my back dancing and ended up with anxiety and a mild depression from having to sit pretty still for a longer time than I’d like. I’m going to try this.
Try Curcumin for your back if you haven't tried. Suffered 20 years of back pain and now I'm almost completely recovered.
@@epicchannel4724 thanks, I will try that. 😊❤️
@@aribella6913 The key is sticking with it. I had tried CBD multiple times and given up because it didn't appear that it did anything and its expensive. It wasn't until I got a large amount of CBD for free and could basically take it every day regardless , because it wasn't costing me anything that it slowly helped.
Curcumin has a lot of the same properties as CBD. It's a slow progression of recovery and improving.
You will notice a change at 3 months, then a speeding up of recovery.
Best of luck and hope you heal. ❤
@@epicchannel4724 thank you so much. I ordered some Curcumin.
@@epicchannel4724 Any dose recommendation?
I understood it should be gombined with pipperine for optimal function (often available together).
I take nature made melatonin 3 mg and 200 mg L-Theanine in the same capsule at night
Life changing for me
hello, i recommend you take TRYPTOPHAN OR 5HTP those amino acids will let your body convert the needed amount of natural Melatonin, do not take Melatonin supplement it'll impact the natural production negatively , thank me later
I took 200mg of L-THEANINE 30 mins before bed and can't sleep.. instead i became more active and alerts
I use l Theanine pretty much daily. 250, I use it to help me focus and concentrate. I don’t take it at bed time. However, since taking it in the morning, on an empty stomach and with a cup of black coffee…I get great normal energy and focus. And I also sleep much better most nights. I can still get sidetracked from going to sleep if I don’t put my phone down. So there is that to consider. I also take ashwaganda with my morning l -Theanine sometimes. I take a liquid ashwaganda because I couldn’t figure out the doses in the pill bottles on Amazon.
Yes, this happened to me also.
Trueeeeee hahahaha me 2, it sucks
🍵💐 I am drinking a thick brew of camomile and green tea (Too thick, actually. I am going to use less tea leaves tomorrow). I learned it has L-theanine in it and that it works well with caffeine. So far so good for overcoming my afternoon slump! Thanks for the video 😊👍
Love this, thank you for sharing!!
I’ve recently purchased L-theanine but my anxiety wouldn’t allow me to actually take it 😢, however, after watching this very informative video, I feel much more at ease.
Hey, I think try taking the lower dose, 50 mg. If its a pill, you can open it and consume the half, this way it won't increase your anxiety much in case that's how L theanine is going to affect you. Once you pass 1 hour and you feel okay, take the other half. I believe you'll feel the difference with 100mg already. I advise to do it in the morning on a weekend or a day where you don't have any commitments so that you can be free to handle and fully focus on the new feeling. Once you've understood how L theanine affects you, you can take the full 100mg the next day. If it feels good, but not enough, it's safe to go to 200 mg. For me I would take the just enough dose without the need to increase.
@@alderusan thank you for this information. I will definitely try it this way.
@@dominicfortuin6954 i have anxiety with taking stuff too, this doesnt make me feel any different but i think it helps with anxiety for sure.
I can't remember that last time I had a full night sleep, I think I'll try this.
Did you try, and what's your experience? 😃
Just started taking today hopefully it will reduce my high stress levels
Did you get any results ? Also asking for concentration and memory
@@geo1456 I feel more relaxed definitely more energized I noticed a difference the second time I took it I have a question of can you double your doses at times
@@BlueSkyFan77did it work?
@@DreamsInHD it definitely helps reduce stress.
@@BlueSkyFan77how many mg do you take daily (or did you take?) Did this take several months to kick in ?? Glad you feel better
L-thearnine has had a pretty profound effect on me. I can also say it's unlike any anti-anxiety medication I've ever tried, and gave up on it years ago as I didn't think it was doing anything. L-thearnine really doesn't make you feel significantly different, it just seems to take the edge off. Things that would normally set me off or get my mind racing, just don't seem to happen to the same degree. It does not completely obliterate anxiety, nor would I really want it to. When I take something like Xanax, I can sometimes get manic or overly friendly, and it throws off my coordination enough I would not want to be running machinery, etc. I do like the way it makes me feel, but I never take it more than a day. The next day I feel pretty wiped out. My normal does is only .25 mg. That's half of the smallest pill size.
L-thearnine is very different. If anything it actually helps me to concentrate more, and I have no problem operating machinery. I typically get up about 5 AM and I take my first 200 mg dose. Then typically after lunch I will take a second. If I don't, somewhere around 3 o'clock or so I can definitely feel the anxiety coming back. That second dose than last until 5 AM. I find it helps me to sleep much better. I still wake up, but when I do I can typically fall right back asleep. My mind doesn't start racing and going off on tangents. It's amazing what a lack of sleep can do to you.
I do have some chewable Kava candies I buy off of Amazon, which are 50 mg. These also contain passionflower and chamomile. If I'm having any trouble falling back asleep one of these will do the trick. If I'm really wound up I might take one of the candies before bed. I like this dose size.
The one disadvantage to L-thearnine is it really does nothing for muscle tension. Benzodiazepines work wonderful on cramps and muscle tension, but L-thearnine pretty much has no effect on that I've noticed. I still have to take Advil, Aleve, etc for muscular tension.
One other herb I will sometimes bring into the mix is Ashwaganda. I like the calming effects of Ashwaganda, and that certainly can be felt more than L-thearnine. I believe it works on cortisol levels whereas L-thearnine does not. It seems to me that cortisol is what's partially responsible for muscle tension. It puts you in that fight or flight mode and muscles tighten up. So to put another way L-thearnine works on part of anxiety effects, but not all of them.
And since this video is more about L-thearnine, I won't talk too much more about ashwaganda, but it can also affect your thyroid function and increased testosterone levels. I think it definitely has a place alongside of L-thearnine though.
And I did try Xanax (only .25 mg) with L-thearnine. There's really not a lot of info about mixing benzos with L-thearnine. I did not feel as though the effects were cumulative. Benzos do make me bluntly honest though, so this is one very noticeable difference. I don't always like what I say when I'm taking benzos!
The one thing worth mentioning though is when the Xanax wore off, I was down for the count. Extreme tiredness and very lethargic. I would not want to be out driving or out in public. I just felt totally drained and out of it. This was a one-time test, so hardly indicative of what might happen to you or even to me if I did it a second time.
And as far as my mental state I would say that I have generalized anxiety disorder, and then event panic attacks. For example, something like flying on an international flight and being cooped up for 20 hours will cause a pretty extreme panic for me. Day-to-day stuff not so much, but I do tend to overthink and over analyze things in general.
I suspect my comments here are a good example of that! LOL.
L-theanine feels similar to Benadryl but more natural.
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I have found theanine to be brilliant at easing muscle tension. I literally feel my traps softening around 45 minutes after taking it.
Love your comment.
I have never taken L-Theanin, but wonder if i should.
Because Ashwaghanda makes me sedated. But this makes totally sense because ashwaghand ais also known as sleepberrie! I would recommend it to people who need to shut off in the evening.
And even then idk if it would work..because to me..yes, it made me sedated but my thoughts still kept comming d gowing or should i rather say circling?!
And all of this even though my cortisol is high and it allegedly lowers it...
strange.
But then again, idk if L-theanin would hlp, if its not lowering cortisol.
IDK whats could help me its paradox.
Msm-sulfur will be a good muscle relaxant and also basic nutrient many are deficient in. Its another supplement thats easy to tell its working. Magnesihm maybe too
I started taking it in jan when my mom was in hospital and then passed away. It slows me down and I dont twitch from anxiety.
This is extremely helpful. Thank you for tackling the pharmacokinetics, adverse effects, and citing research sources.
Glad it was helpful and grateful for your feedback! Wishing wellness your way!
What he said!!😅😅
Not enough videos on amino acids! I learned so much. Can you do a video on beta alanine??
I am from Uganda my daughter from USA shipped L theanine for my wife a psychiatrist patient & it's is going to be our first time to use this medicine I would humbly ask for proper prescriptions as starters & reviews about this medicine my wife has been suffering from mental illness since 2016 & has a serious symptom of General body weakness for all those years
How is your wife doing now
Very informative Dr. thank you
Great recommendations
I use it before I go to bed after drinking alcohol. 250-500mg i find it half’s the severity of my hangover!
Thank you for sharing your experience.
I have been taking it with sleepy time tea and I can actually for the most part sleep peacefully through out the night im glad my friend recommended it when i started feeling claustrophobic at home
Yes many have reported it helped with restful sleep. Glad you are doing well. Wishing continued wellness your way!
This IS HELPING ME
Happy hearing this! :)
That explains why green tea makes me feel so chill 😊
My age will be 72 soon and right now my mind and memory are still sharp. What brand L Theanine and what mg should I be taking to continue my mind's health?
More studies needed. Always with everything.
Finley! A video were the information is correct and correct English pronunciation.
Excellent presentation, covered all aspects of L theanine during the lecture with supporting graphics. Thank you!
Thanks for your feedback. 😃
@@ArsalanAspires can you build tolerance to it? iff so, how many days should i cycle off and on?
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I mainly use this for pre workout for gym but I do have adhd and it helps a lot with focus!!
Yes, I have used it as well for pre workouts.
@@ArsalanAspires What effect has it as a pre work out?
What dosage do you use?
Love this information, it was explained in terms I could understand and answered my questions I had about Theanine. I am 61, not on any meds, I do struggle with falling asleep over this past year and staying asleep, herbal tea's and supplements help my body relax, but my brain activity keeps going. 😖 My motivation and creativity has been wanning for a couple years, I need to push myself to get things done. My brain feels so tired sometimes, like I could sleep for a thousand years...😴 I'm socially inhibited, but I manage. 😚 I couldn't do it without God's help. 🙏 I am hopeful about trying this amino acid. I am on my way to my local 'family owned', vitamin shop. I'll check back in and give an update. Meanwhile: no vax, no mask, no test and no fear! Faith over fear.
💕 👍 hope you’re doing well. Blessings to you.
You'll want to start taking magnesium at bed time. Magnesium glycinate or chelated. Start slow and be sure to buy a good brand as all brands aren't equal. Calm Magnesium is popular
You were going to give us an update, but you didn’t. Are you still alive, “no mask, no vax, etc.? “
@Redeemed 555 we have been curious if you tried the L-Theanine and, if so, what your thoughts are on it, please?
Knowledge over faith and fear makes more sense to me.
I lost my trust in the cov vax by studying facts (that are being suppressed by the gov, and pharma industry).
I found a daily high dose of vit D3 (5000IU) and vit K2 and Zink and Magnesium are probably more beneficial.
Beside not being over weight and eating healthy, no fast food. In my case vegetarian.
And moderate excercise.
I am trying to quit (taper) black market benzo addiction, Only been on them for two months but when I miss a dose or something I feel like I am going to die, the withdrawals even with slow taper are so brutal that suicide is not of the table for me. I just ordered some L-theanine and CBD to try to combat the withdrawals from high dose benzo's. I am praying for some relief and hope this will work.
Go fess up to your doctor and ask him to taper you and monitor you. Beta blockers are a good alternative to benzodiazepines- get off them they’re horrible drugs.
Me too, friend. I hope you found some relief. Benzos are evil.
Did it help the withdrawal
@@dustygatrell-ru7tg Yes I think it really did help. Although obviously I can't rule out placebo effect, when I was coming off the benzos I took L-theanine, CBD and valerian root and I believe it made the withdrawal more manageble. Lifting weights to tire you out, slow taper, eating clean and suplements helped a lot. The L-theanine even now, i still take it some times an hour before i sleep and I have noticed that when I take it I wake up far fewer times a night. Coming off the benzos I couldnt sleep at all, after a couple months I could sleep a bit bitter but waking up 5 times a night, now I am down to waking up maybe once or twice. Benzos are evil shit man. I am staying the f*ck away from benzos and just sticking to tea and L-theanine now hahaha.
I ordered L-Theanine yesterday hoping it helps calm my anxiety. I have tried ashwaganda but it gave me horrible heart palpitations. Hoping Theanine doesn't give me the same issue
How do u feel wz l theanine any update pls
@vivel7508
No heart palpitations but it doesn't seem to have any effect on my anxiety 😕
I'm also sensitive to different supplements.. simply cut the dose in half..I open the capsule and split the dose.. within days my body is use to it and I'm able to take a full capsule
It’s great for the over caffeinated. You get all the benefits of caffeine without the crash or jitters. A lot of people get too much caffeine and could benefit from this.
Thank you so much for sharing God bless you😁💕
Absolutely!
Wonderful-thank you!
Took it today for the 1st time. Amped my bp up and gave me a headache. My face turned beet red.🤯🥺😫
What was the dosage?
Very informative! Thanx for sharing!!! 🙏🏼 😊
Thanks for the feedback!
L theanine definitely quietened my mind I feel like i'm extremely zen I took 200mg around 4 hours ago and it's definitely kicked in. I'm taking it for anxiety and focus as well as intrusive thoughts and OCD. My first day and it feels amazing but it's worrying that they don't know if there's long term effects. If this works it's going to be a hard time putting them down if it's only safe for 5 months.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Do you still use it? I’m about to start taking 400 mg 2x daily. Would love to hear if you are still using it . Hope you are doing better🙏🏼
@@danielagentile8049 Hey! Yes I do still use them and they’re honestly amazing. They definitely stop my intrusive thoughts and quieten my mind. I hope your journey on them goes well and if you have any questions about my experience let me knooow!
@@danielagentile8049 Hey I do still use it especially when I feel like I need it the most. It definitely helps quieten the mind and keep you calm and it’s great for concentration. Good luck on your journey and let me know if you have any other questions!
Thoughts disappear when this is used.
Good or bad?
Very informative content! Thanks for making the video!
Glad you liked it!
I do love to learn about new herbs,I quit doctors 2 years ago,I have neuropathy,And weird pains onright side where I had shingles.Terrible time.I am learning all that helps my feelings..
Great info, thank you very much. I did subscribe, and like.
I’m interested in taking this for anxiety. If something takes your anxiety away I don’t understand how it wouldn’t be habit forming?
oh, you add captions? Subscribed!
I bought a creamer for my coffee with this ingredient. I bought it because it didn’t have processed materials in it and was shelf-stable so I can keep it in my car.
I sipped my coffee before hand, because I made it from instant coffee and discovered I’d been adding too much to my water and that’s why it tasted terrible.
After adding the creamer and taking my first sip, within moments I felt different and I was confused.
The only way I could describe it was that I didn’t feel stressed or worried about anything. I just felt calm.
Decided to look up the ingredients and bam. Here I am. 😂
Thank you for sharing this!
I take L-Theanine 500mg, but it didnt improove my sleep, but during Day i am relaxed
It is widely considered to promote feelings of calming and soothing.
@@ArsalanAspires isnt Theanine still a little stimulant? Same or similar like Coffeine in Coffe? I have all my life BPD, Anxiety, and severe Depression, thats why L-Theanine doesnt help me with sleep, i guess, i Have now started Ashwagandha, and will see how it goes with that
Anxiety seems to be increased by its use.
I love this for ADHD. I got headache only from low quality of supplement, Swanson supplement got me no issues and is worth the money
Hi , i have adhd too, does it work for adhd??
@@amirpakdin7563 for me yes but buy Swanson, cheap one was making me wired
I need tons of this for stress, insomnia etc....thx Dr. For the information
Of course! Wishing you utmost wellness!
@@ArsalanAspires Thanks Doctor😃
What dose and brand bro?
@SkyNet General how you doing now? And did l theanine help?
Thanks mate, super helpful video!
Glad It was helpful mate 😃
I heard it is good for ADHD, for concentration. I took one last week and one today but it gives me headaches 😩
This was excellently done 🙏 I have found L-Theanine as I taper from BZDPs, I am glad I found you. Thanks for helping, doctor👍
Glad I could help. 😃
What brand did you use? What were the milligrams and how did you use it for tapering? I am beginning the journey of tapering as well and I’m looking for something to help with the anxiety, depression and insomnia.
Hi Justin! I really hope you'll read this. I also am tapering down K. I take it and it seems to really help with sleep. Can you tell me how much you take? did you find it helped you throughout the taper and after? I heard also that some people feel it set them back?
@Ronan Michalis Hi Ronan...glad you're still here my friend. Remind yourself that first. What did you mean, "you were tapering off K".. kratom, ketamine, kpins? Would help me better answer your question if i knew what u were tapering from. Glad to meet you my friend 🙏
Amazing video doctor ❤, Thanks a lot
So interesting....thank you!! 😊
Thank you very much!
You’re welcome very much!
Great information, I was wondering if it had an affect on seizures? Based on the GABA and Glutimate being the connecting thread.
Good question ❓ cause my cousin suffers from them
I can tell it works cause you are so calm
What about anything showing up in a drug test? Recently tried it and it’s a life changer for me
It doesn’t show up on drug tests OR affect the results whatsoever….I submit to a drug test monthly through my doctors office, and my sample is sent to a laboratory where it undergoes intensive scrutiny. I have never had an issue. Hope this helps, good luck stay well!
It works perfectly with some coffine. I got clean energy and i dont fell sleepy and i can sleep easy bc im relaxed. Felt good through out the working day. No sell im just a 9-5 dude. 😅
Plz tell me when do you take it I gave me lots of energy.but I did not sleep the night I took it .thanks
Thank you, great review. Question, I don’t believe the Suntheanine version was mentioned, do you believe it is a better product vs. simply generic l theanine? Thank you..🙏
You are a smart doctor
Any further information, links, sites, etc in regards to the use in helping people with schizophrenia? Many thanks.
Thanks I learned a lot more about this supplement. I already use it from time to time for anxiety but I may start to use it also to help with my sleep. What would be the effects of taking this supplement and melatonin together?
Did anyone notice improvements of adrenal fatigue to include reduced water retention and fat loss?
Thank you for this video. Yes, I like it I think I will take another and a little Ashwell, Gonda
I think my brain must be broken. I have been taking supplements for a few weeks for terrible insomnia. Please anyone out there, help me with how much I can take. I won't go back to prescription sleeping pills.
I use Quetiapine, not a sleep pill but quiets the random thoughts. I cut a 25 mg pill in half
Great, now I'm trying to figure out the sanitizer thing. Thats keeping me awake too!!! Ahhhhh
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This is very informative. My boyfriend recommended this to help with my anxiety. Ive felt somewhat of a difference but its only been a week.
How's it going so far and what dose are you taking ?
Glad it has helped. How are you doing now?
I am adhd autistic. Love l-theanine, i just get it from the source and with caffiene by drinking black tea.
This video was really informative. I had heard about the cognitive and mood benefits of ashwaghanda, but also heard that people can develop a tolerance if they take it continuously. It was suggested that L-Theanine could offer some similar cognitive benefits, and cycling between the two could be a way to avoid developing such a tolerance. In your video, @5:36, you mention that large randomized control studies are needed to establish the validity of the benefit claims, but do you think such studies will ever happen? Since it's a natural substance, it can't be patented, so manufacturers can't get huge profits off of it, so it wouldn't be surprising if no one wants to invest the time and money into doing such a study. What do you think? Do you think the FDA should prevent supplement companies from selling supplements that DON'T have studies showing their effectiveness? Some people who are against supplements say people are paying for things that might not have any benefit at all. (Personally, I'm pro-supplement, but I'd be curious to hear your opinion). Thanks again for the info-packed video! (And sorry if my question ended being a bit off topic)
A short update. I stopped taking L-Theanine and am now taking L-Tyrosine basically everyday, and ashwaghanda just some days (i.e. weekdays). For unrelated reasons I am also taking a Chinese herb available in Japan called 補中益気湯 (Hochū-ekki-tō) which Wikipedia's English page tells me is "Bu Zhong Yi Qi Tang". Each of these is (among other things) supposed to help with energy and fatigue. With my n=1 "experiment" it is impossible to say what is responsible for the effects but I generally feel quite good since making these changes, and therefore I am not inclined to go back to taking L-Theanine. Thanks again for making such informative videos.
Amazing feedback and pertinent issues were discussed at the crux of why some professionals believe that we have slowed down clinical research progression due to cost. It’s a reality, so thank you for this question. I like to think that more studies will eventually be established. As far as regulation of supplements, currently we see most of them regulated as food and not medicine. For understandable reasons. People should always have the choice to make their own decisions with the help of their primary care physician. Anecdotal evidence is still anecdotal but just because it is so, doesn’t mean it should be banned or not funded. But that’s just my insight. 🙂
Dr. Aspires: Excellent video. I have been considering taking L-theanine for a while now for my anxiety. However, I have moderate tinnitus and I have read that L-theanine can cause spikes in tinnitus due to it's effect of increasing serotonin, similar to what SSRIs do. What is the data, or your thoughts on this? Thank you.
I would think you should try it. You may not get increased tinitus or it may reduce over time. If it's too much, at least you tried, I don't think it has permanent effect on tinnitus right? Try to find out more about it, you may be worried about nothing.
Also you could see if changing the dosage helps.
Let us know! I'm really interested.
Good luck!
I also have tinnitus, and it seemed to spike the volume when I took L-Theanine… I cut the dose from 250 mg down to 100 and my tinnitus hasn’t gotten any worse. But then again the higher volume has remained.😢😢 It does help a little bit with calming a wandering mind at bedtime.
I also have moderate tinnitus (caused by long-term hypothyroidism). Theanine does not cause increase or decrease of tinnitus.
I've tried it for the past month. Didn't affect my adhd at all. I think it's all a placebo effect.
Great Video ...Very helpfull ...
I’m glad to hear this. That is my goal. 😃
Why does green tea act as a stimulant and L-theanine makes you relax?
Do an update about schizophrenia and L-Theanine because I have schizophrenia and just started taking the supplement .
Thank you for the recommendation. Will be considering this in a future video.
Take 200mg 4x a day if needed it helps with ocd and other mental health issues
Just found this information. Trying to help my son. Wondering how it’s going for you? Do you find the tea to be beneficial?
Any updates?
@@ArsalanAspires hi there, I’m a caregiver for a loved one with schizophrenia so I’d definitely love a follow up video as well! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
I would like to know more ideas on stopping smoking, I've done everything with no luck. I've also heard of benefits from micro dosing of psylocibin mushrooms if ever legalized.
Works great for focus problems. Caffeine + l theanine basically feels like a Adderall
Can be a nice combo when done right.
Thank you
You’re welcome 😃
What I don't understand is that the nature of caffeine and theanine is opposite, one is stimulant and other induces relaxation. You mentioned the interaction of the two kinds of medicines in the end part of the video but in the middle of the video you mentioned for cognitive function, combination of caffeine and theanine is used. Rightly so, as there are many supplements with this combination in the market. But again, why don't caffeine and theanine interact adversely with each other, as their effects are opposite? Thanks.
Thank you! 😁
sometimes i will pair this with a little coffee, and it almost becomes like a psychedelic.
Would it interact with Lemon Balm?
Very interesting. I take half a Catapress, a blood pressure tablet, for nightmares. I have had these since childhood along with sleep paralysis. The tablets work for the nightmares, but I don’t have high blood pressure, so I keep taking them.
Could L-theanine help me? If so when is the best time to take it?
I get really bad headaches when taking l-theanine. Completely overweighing the positive effects.
Reduce the dose.
This was really nice, but yo fast for me, just wanna mention it if you're interested. But thanks🙏🏼
I have presentation anxiety during school assembly,Have keeping up with precision in studies. I am going for it with combination of caffeine though I am 16 yo