Posted by Viridis on May 29, 2003, at 1:22:40
In reply to THEANINE and Searching, posted by samplemethod on May 28, 2003, at 7:01:15
I like L-theanine -- for me, it provides a subtle but definite calming/focusing effect at doses of 200-400 mg. It's used as an additive in all sorts of products in Japan, and is abundant in tea (along with a whole host of beneficial antioxidants if you get it by drinking tea, which I also do). There's also some recent evidence that theanine boosts the immune system, although I'd like to see the followup on this.
I'm very skeptical of supplements for mood alteration, but a few actually seem to work for me: L-theanine, fish oil, and Enada NADH. And (no surprise) I seem to feel better with good diet, exercise, and supplementation with vitamins and minerals at reasonable doses. But I still need the prescription meds as well.
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