L-Theanine

Description

What is L-theanine?

L-theanine is a naturally occurring amino acid found mainly in green tea leaves. It is studied for its effects on neural activity, stress-related pathways, and cognitive function in experimental models.

Researchers investigate L-theanine for its ability to influence neurotransmitters such as GABA and dopamine.

Note: This description refers to research-grade L-theanine, which is not intended for human or veterinary use

Chemical Properties

Chemical Name	L-Theanine (Y-glutamylethylamide)
CAS Number	3081-61-6
Chemical Formula	C7H14N2O3
Molar Mass	174.200 g/mol
Appearance	White, odorless, crystalline powder
Stability	Stable under normal conditions
Solubility	Insoluble in ethanol, Soluble in Water
Other Name	N5-ethyl-L-glutamine, L-gamma-glutamylethylamide

What is the mechanism of action of L-theanine?

Preclinical and exploratory studies suggest, L-theanine follows this mechanism of action:

• L-theanine is structurally similar to glutamine and may act as a glutamate analog in certain pathways.
  
• L-theanine is observed in preclinical studies to influence the levels of neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, and dopamine. It may also modulate neural activity associated with relaxation in experimental models.
  
• It may modulate alpha-wave activity in electrophysiological studies.

What are the potential benefits of L-theanine?

In experimental studies, researchers have observed the following potential effects:

• It may help manage stress without causing sedation in research models.
  
• It may increase cognitive performance measures such as memory and attentional processing when studied in combination with caffeine in experimental models
  
• It is studied for its effects on sleep-related neurotransmitters in research models. It may modulate neurotransmitters such as GABA, serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate in research models.
  
• In some preclinical models, L-theanine has demonstrated antioxidant-like effects.
• Studies suggest L-theanine may interact with compounds such as caffeine to influence cognitive results in experimental models.

Research on L-theanine 

• Research suggests its role in immune modulation, brain function, and potential anti-inflammatory pathways in preclinical models.
  
• Research also focuses on its impact in animal models, where it may regulate cytokine production and immune balance.
  
• Preclinical studies also focused on its impact on neurotransmitter levels such as Serotonin, GABA, and Glutamate.
  
• Some exploratory clinical studies have investigated its effects on sleep quality and verbal fluency.

What is the best place to buy L-theanine online for research purposes?

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Is L-theanine Legal?

L-theanine holds the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) designation for use in foods and dietary supplements. However, research-grade L-theanine is sold for laboratory and scientific use.

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