Thearelax™

All-natural L-theanine from green tea extract

L-theanine is an amino acid that is not widely found in our diet and does not belong to the essential and even the non-essential amino acids. It is mainly found in substantial amounts in the leaves of Camellia sinensis, the plant used to produce green, black and white tea.

But for a therapeutic dose, a supplement is necessary!

Structure

In terms of structure, L-theanine is similar to glutamine and two neurotransmitters produced from it, namely GABA and glutamate. L-theanine is also called
r-glutamylethylamide and is commonly known as a calming amino acid.

Kinetics and mechanisms

L-theanine has been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier. After oral ingestion, L-theanine reaches the brain within an hour and is elevated for 5 hrs. Thereafter, it is gradually eliminated and has completely disappeared from the body after 24 hours. It has been shown that the L-theanine concentration increases i.a. in the hippocampus when taken orally.

L-Theanine supplements cause an increase in the production of alpha-1 waves within 30-45 minutes after oral intake of about 100 mg. This provides the most common benefits such as relaxation and attention.

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Safety

Animal studies show that L-theanine is remarkably safe, as very high doses have not caused any toxicity.


Why choose Thearelax™?

  1. 1.
    Sourced from a world-renowned supplier of green tea extract,
    rich in L-Theanine
  2. 2.
    Contains all-natural L-theanine and not via chemical synthesis
  3. 3.
    Standardized on 40 % L-Theanine
  4. 4.
    Water extraction and therefore no use of synthetic solvents
  5. 5.
    A proprietary extraction process
  6. 6.
    Excellent water solubility and stability -> ideal for functional food applications
  7. 7.
    cGMP, FSSC 22000 and HACCP certified
  8. 8.
    SGS tested for Pesticide Residuals, PAH (4) and Pyrrolizidine Alcaloids
  9. 9.
    GMO-free
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Health benefits

  1. Reduces anxiety and stress
  2. Induces a good feeling of relaxation without causing sedation or drowsiness
  3. Has attention-promoting properties
  4. Improvement of the sleep quality (deeper sleep)
  5. Beneficial effect on blood pressure

Technical data

Common Name
Thearelax™ – green tea extract
Botanical Origin
Camellia sinensis
Type
Extract
Form
Powder
Specifications
Standardized on 40 % L-Theanine
Use
Nutritional supplements and functional food
Recommended dose
100 – 400 mg per day
Thearelax™ is a trademark of Fermedics BV.