In the field of dietary supplements, there are several types of relaxants of natural origin, and among them L-theanine deserves special attention, which has the effect of relaxing and relieving tension without causing drowsiness. This biologically active supplement is relevant for people with any degree of physical activity: athletes and those who do not play sports will find their benefits in its use. This will be discussed in this article: about the effect of the active component on the body, the target results and how to take it, and as an example we will consider " Stark L-Theanine " from the manufacturer Stark Pharm.
Probably, every person is familiar with the feeling of easy relaxation after a cup of strong green tea. This effect occurs precisely because of the high content of a substance such as theanine in tea leaves. It is extracted from the leaves of the Chinese camellia plant. However, the proportion of this amino acid in brewed tea is small: to achieve the target effect of relaxation and stress relief, it is better to resort to a special supplement and drink L-theanine in encapsulated form. For example, the described supplement contains 200 mg of the active ingredient, which is a very effective and at the same time safe dosage . It is noteworthy that it does not cause addiction and side effects.
1. Reduces stress and anxiety . As a relaxant, it helps to eliminate psycho-emotional stress without causing artificial drowsiness (an important feature). During reception, relaxation is manifested precisely in the mental aspect, and not in the physical aspect: that is, you should not be afraid of general or muscular lethargy. Thanks to this influence, you can soberly look at any situation that previously seemed difficult or critical due to excessive psychological stress and anxiety. Theanine helps reduce depression and improve mood, and slightly improves sleep quality.
2. Removes unnatural muscle tension . If you pay attention to your trapezius muscle (or cervical collar zone), almost every person will "suddenly" notice that it is tense. This muscle spasm appears mainly due to sedentary work, as well as due to psycho-emotional stress: as a result, the neck swells, especially at the end of the working day, which leads to inconvenience in everyday life and is not beneficial for athletes. Taking L-theanine helps to get rid of this spasm and purposefully control muscle tension. Therefore, athletes take supplements with theanine before training to better concentrate on the muscle group. By the way, this effect can be significantly enhanced using a combination with caffeine : improving concentration on mental or physical activity .
L-theanine is also relevant for reception if you have some subjectively important and worrying event waiting for you: an interview, an exam, a speech in front of the public, etc. It normalizes the work of the respiratory and digestive systems, blood circulation; helps eliminate sweating and unpleasant sensations in the gastrointestinal tract caused by excitement.
3. The neurometabolic property of theanine is manifested in the fact that it activates alpha waves: this rhythm of brain activity is associated with a state of relaxed, calm wakefulness. In this state, the creative activity of the brain increases, which allows you to look at a problem that needs to be solved from different angles and find different options for its solution. The ability to learn and receptivity to new information improves due to improved concentration.
One capsule contains 200 mg of active substance. It is recommended to take 1 capsule daily as needed. For relaxation, you can take a two-week course by drinking 1 capsule daily.
200 mg theanine + 100-200 mg caffeine improves mental abilities well.