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2072: 4 Stimulants in Tea - More Than Just Caffeine by Kris Gunnars with Healthline on L-Theanine, Brain Function & Alpha Waves

Feb 18, 2024
11:39
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Health expert Kris Gunnars discusses the distinct effects of tea on the brain, attributing its unique buzz to caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, and L-theanine. Tea offers a milder, sustained energy boost enhancing alertness and focus without the wired feeling of coffee, making it ideal for concentration tasks or those sensitive to caffeine.
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  • Tea offers a milder, sustained energy boost compared to coffee, enhancing focus without the wired feeling.
  • Tea contains 4 key stimulants (caffeine, theobromine, theophylline, L-theanine) contributing to alertness, relaxation, and improved brain function.

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Tea and coffee provide different buzz and effects

Tea and coffee both contain caffeine, but the nature of their effects on the brain is different. Tea provides a gentle encouragement, while coffee gives a strong and sometimes excessive energy boost. Coffee's excessive stimulant effect can lead to unproductive tasks, while tea allows for better concentration.

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