L-theanine is an amino acid molecule found in tea.

Function

  According to Juneja (1999), L-theanine promotes relaxation without inducing drowsiness. Weiss (2001) believes that it can therefore help the athlete’s physique to work off fatigue.

Negative notes

  L-theanine has no adverse effects. It is a safe supplement.

Form and posology

  L-theanine is mostly commercially available in tablet form. We recommend taking 50mg/day (after training). If you feel the need, you can increase the dose, preferably gradually, up to a maximum of 200mg/day.