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post 1650668833 11-12-2021, 05:01 AM
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L-theanine, what are your experiences?

I saw someone mention L-theanine in another thread. I tried it years ago but don't remember it having any effect.

The stuff I tried was super cheap, and now I'm tempted to try the Suntheanine stuff after reading some more about it.
post 1650668963 11-12-2021, 05:05 AM
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Tried it multiple times, never noticed anything different with it.
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Originally Posted By AgRyan⏩
Tried it multiple times, never noticed anything different with it.
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post 1650669553 11-12-2021, 05:26 AM
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Thanks guys. Will get everyone when off recharge
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You should try it with caffeine. A 200mg tablet of l-theanine and 100mg tablet of caffeine.
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What would you be taking it for? I know some of the benefits are sleep related. At least that's what they say. It also impacts how your body metabolizes caffeine and alcohol. With caffeine, it gives you the boost without the jitters. If you take it with alcohol it helps your body process it without absorbing the alcohol. I've tried it that way before and it kind of makes your experience not so great, unless you take it after you stop right before bed. In that case it can help minimize your hangover.
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Originally Posted By jamalfudge⏩
What would you be taking it for? I know some of the benefits are sleep related. At least that's what they say. It also impacts how your body metabolizes caffeine and alcohol. With caffeine, it gives you the boost without the jitters. If you take it with alcohol it helps your body process it without absorbing the alcohol. I've tried it that way before and it kind of makes your experience not so great, unless you take it after you stop right before bed. In that case it can help minimize your hangover.
If I took it, my hope would be to help my body get out of balls-to-the-wall mode on days I have to be at 110%.

I've reduced my caffeine intake, but was wondering if it might help take the edge off even more while still allowing for the wakefulness/alertness.
post 1650670463 11-12-2021, 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted By jreacher⏩
I saw someone mention L-theanine in another thread. I tried it years ago but don't remember it having any effect.

The stuff I tried was super cheap, and now I'm tempted to try the Suntheanine stuff after reading some more about it.
That was me brah.

Suntheanine or OLLY Stress Free Gummies. Quality L-theanine. This stuff works. Take it with Magnesium. Zen as a kite.
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Originally Posted By NosyJossie⏩
That was me brah.

Suntheanine or OLLY Stress Free Gummies. Quality L-theanine. This stuff works. Take it with Magnesium. Zen as a kite.
Thanks man. I'm already on magnesium so might give this a try too.
post 1650672483 11-12-2021, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted By NosyJossie⏩
That was me brah.

Suntheanine or OLLY Stress Free Gummies. Quality L-theanine. This stuff works. Take it with Magnesium. Zen as a kite.
The OLLY gummies are legit. Haven't tried the stress ones but the sleep ones are pretty legit (basic formula but hey it's basic because it works) and they taste yummy.
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I take it when I take my ADD meds and I found myself to be SIGNIFICANTLY less jittery
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I took an ashwaganda supplement with l-thealine and it help my sleep quality and gave me a calmness, i took two tablets with breakfast, i dont know if its the ashwaghanda or the L T but maybe it worked in synergy?

It was natures bounty this one

Nature's Bounty Anxiety & Stress Relief Ashwagandha Ksm-66 Tablets

Supports occasional stress and anxiety
Includes 200 mg of L-Theanine per serving to promote a calm, relaxed mood
Contains clinically studied extract, Ashwagandha KSM-66
Guaranteed quality and laboratory tested
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https://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bount...07PWMXMZ6?th=1
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Originally Posted By Gbohlez⏩
If you get jitters from Caffeine then L-Theanine should help reduce that.

L-theanine targets the neurotransmitters that control stress and attention.

it can also help reduce sleep problems caused by Caffeine, I have only seen studies done on rats;https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22285321/

It's worth having in your pre workout assuming you mix your own.
Came in to say this. I definitely found it helpful for getting a boost from caffeine without the jitters.
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https://hubermanlab.com/?s=theanine

Huberman's podcast is very good. He has mentioned l-theanine for both stress reduction and for sleep.
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Tried at night for sleep: noticed nothing

Tried in morning with caffeine: noticed nothing
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Originally Posted By MrJensenn⏩
https://hubermanlab.com/?s=theanine

Huberman's podcast is very good. He has mentioned l-theanine for both stress reduction and for sleep.
But do his recommendations actually work? He was pushing tongkat ali as a safe testosterone booster isnt that a sham?
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I tried it and liked the calming effects

it felt like a cool breeze going thru my brain.


But for me that makes me uneasy there are no free rides with drugs
and didn't want to create some dependency or wreck my brain chemistry just messing around
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Drank green tea instead of coffee yesterday for the first time in months

Felt good, clear-headed but got sleepy at work and went to bed super early

It's good for relaxation
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Originally Posted By TremblingEagle⏩
I tried it and liked the calming effects

it felt like a cool breeze going thru my brain.


But for me that makes me uneasy there are no free rides with drugs
and didn't want to create some dependency or wreck my brain chemistry just messing around
Yeah same its why its best to cycle this stuff
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I just drink matcha ,stevia and fairlife

I can't dose anything anymore
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Originally Posted By wasp9166⏩
I just drink matcha ,stevia and fairlife

I can't dose anything anymore
Is matcha the powder stuff?
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