152. Megadosing L-Theanine For HARDCORE Anxiety & Stress Relief (Solocast)
Apr 14, 2023
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L-Theanine Basics And Caffeine Stacking
L-theanine is a non-protein amino acid in green tea that pairs well with caffeine to reduce jitters and improve focus.
Typical stack is 200 mg L-theanine to 100 mg caffeine and users report calmer focus and lower blood pressure from caffeine.
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How L-Theanine Works In The Brain
L-theanine acts as a glutamate receptor antagonist and stimulates GABA and glycine release, shifting neurotransmission toward calm.
It also triggers dopamine and serotonin release and may influence neurogenesis via SIC38A1 and mTOR pathways.
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Personal 1000 mg 'Megadose' Experience
Lucas tried a 1000 mg L-theanine powder dose at midday and felt mellow within 20–30 minutes with reduced perceived stress and blunted anticipatory excitement.
He experienced reduced motivation, improved verbal fluency, less rumination, lowered appetite and blood pressure, slight dissociation, physical weakness, and very deep sleep that night.
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In this episode, Lucas reveals the results of one of his many experiments…megadosing L-Theanine. This key ingredient in green tea has stood the test of time as a top supplement for creating a sense of calm. Listen to this solocast to find out how you can incorporate it into your health regime.
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