- Applications:Functional Foods, Energy Drinks, Nutraceuticals & Supplements
- Product Families:Supplements & Functional Ingredients, Functional Ingredients, Proteins & Amino Acids
- End Uses:Dietary Supplements, Functional Beverages
L-TeaActive® L-Theanine is an amino acid found in tea leaves that aids in a healthy stress response by potentially reducing cortisol, the stress hormone in the body, and increasing brain alpha wave activity. Research indicates that L-theanine crosses the blood-brain barrier,10 and supplementation of L-theanine has been known to reduce stress, particularly in individuals under stressful conditions.
