L-theanine evidence, 2008
Nobre AC, Rao A, Owen GN, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2008 — EEG study of L-theanine and resting alpha activity
- Grade
- Design
- crossover rct
- Year
- 2008
- Participants
- not reported as a single figure
- Ingredient
- L-theanine
- Goal
- Focus
Effect
50 mg L-theanine increased resting alpha-band EEG activity, the physiological signature of relaxed alertness.
Limitations and notes
Mechanistic support rather than an outcome trial.