L-Theanine
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Green tea, including tea manufactured by Lipton, contains an amino acid called L-theanine. Under usual consumption, green tea can have some relaxing health benefits.
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<h2 class="subHeader" >Where Can I Find L-theanine?</h2>
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L-theanine is found mainly in tea, especially green tea. But it has also been detected in mushrooms and it can be bought in its purified form as a dietary supplement.
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<h2 class="subHeader" >Are there Benefits to Drinking Lipton Green Tea?</h2>
<p class="description " >Like many teas, Lipton Green Tea does contain L-theanine. Lipton Green Tea contains 10 mg of L-theanine per 8 oz. serving.
Drinking green tea is thought to have positive effects on your mental status, specifically when studying the effects of L-theanine. For instance, L-theanine has been shown to reduce stress. At high doses -- more than 20 mg -- L-theanine can relax the mind without drowsiness. </p>
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Another study also found that it plays an important role in supporting your attention span. In the study, 35 participants were given either 50 mg of L-theanine or placebo. Researchers found that there was a greater increase in brain activity in participants taking L-theanine compared to placebo, which directly affected mental alertness and arousal.
Another study reported in the "Journal of Medicinal Food" in 2011 looked at the effect of L-theanine on memory and attention in 91 people with mild cognitive impairment. Half of the participants were given 1,680 mg of L-theanine and the other half was given a placebo. Participants took the treatment for 16 weeks and underwent memory and word tests. Researchers found that L-theanine improved memory and selective attention, as well as cognitive alertness.
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<h2 class="subHeader" >Are There Safety Issues With Drinking Green Tea?</h2>
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Drinking large amounts of green tea in general may cause upset stomach, irritability, and nausea. </p>
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This is due to the the tea's caffeine content. Although considered safe in usual amounts, talk with your doctor if you are concerned about green tea consumption. This may be especially important if you are taking medicines, since you want to be aware whether green tea will interact with your medications.
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