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Saturday, December 12, 2009

Stay Calm with L-Theanine

By Keith Woolley

Feelings of anxiety and stress can regularly go hand in hand with our busy 21st century lifestyles. Whether it's sitting in rush-hour traffic, long days at the office or family pressures, as a society we seldom get time to unwind and relax as much as we should to benefit our contentment.

Some folks can cope better emotionally with stress, however for many it can take a heavy toll on health, work performance and private life. Excess stress could also affect sleep quality, mood, libido, concentration, immune health and weight-control.

Though there are plenty of natural 'mood enhancing' additions available to ease the side- results of stress, a number of these are shown to contradict with other medications and can also take a number of weeks to show benefit.

A relatively new, clinically analyzed 'stress-reducing' natural supplement called L-theanine, has shown in controlled studies to improve feelings of calm and relaxation ( without drowsiness ) within forty - one hour of ingestion. This soothing remedy can be employed as and when required and has changed into a popular choice for managing hysteria, stress and frightened defects, or simply to calm nerves and help the brain stay targeted for job interviews, work presentations, flying and even first dates!

Where does Theanine come from, and how does it work?

It is an amino acid found in very small doses in green tea leaves and certain mushrooms. Please note, there is no caffeine found in L-theanine supplements.

And it is absorbed easily in the digestion and then transported to the brain where it excites alpha brain waves. Alpha brain waves indicate that we're in an alert, yet relaxed and calm state - similar to meditation.

It is shown to cut back the brain's beta brain waves ; too much beta waves are associated with nervousness, anxiety, scattered thoughts and hyperactivity.

Lift your mood : L-theanine influences the releasing of brain chemicals dopamine and serotonin. These 'feel good' chemicals are required as a stimulant to raise mood and emotions.

Study and work performance : L-theanine has effects on the release of brain chemicals that support memory and learning ability. Studies indicate that L-theanine can help can be helpful for those that need to maintain mental lucidity and perform under pressure.

Relax : L-theanine is excellent to help ease away work fears and ease travels tensions at the end of a busy day. The calming properties of L-theanine will not cause direct sleepiness, though due to a more relaxed mind state, improved sleep quality might also be achieved.

Solgar L-theanine is acceptable for vegetarians ... vegans.

Other de-stress tips:

Reduce intake of tea ... coffee - look for caffeine free alternatives Eat 3 meals limiting packaged foods Eat quality protein with each meal to keep blood sugar balanced Increase your consumption of necessary trans-acids Take a b complex with breakfast to restore energy levels and mood Walk for 20 mins every day and target breathing efficiently. - 17269

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