With the progression of age, chronic, low-grade inflammation sets the stage for degenerative disease in almost every area of the body*. While this inflammation often leads to diabetes, cancer, and heart disease, it also affects the brain by interfering with the production and release of serotonin.

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter in the brain associated with positive mood and restful sleep.^1-3 5-HTP is a precursor to serotonin and melatonin*.

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3. PLoS Comput Biol. 2008;4(2):e4.

L-Theanine benefits have been known around the world, especially in eastern Asia, for centuries. Although the ancient civilizations may have named L-Theanine differently, they understood and explored the relaxing and calming effects of this compound.¹ 

Calming Effects

Theanine is an amino acid found in tea.² L-Theanine produces calming effects by favorably modulating several aspects of brain activity. L-Theanine promotes brainwave patterns similar to those associated with meditation and massage.³ Moreover, L-Theanine modulates the formation of the neurotransmitter gamma amino butyric acid (GABA) which in turn modulates levels of two other neurotransmitters, dopamine and serotonin, that also supports relaxing effects.