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Identification & Functionality
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Features & Benefits
- Benefit Claims (Health)
- Animal Feed & Nutrition Features
- Product Features
- Suntheanine® has been used in numerous clinical trials as the specific form of L-theanine studied.
- All structure/function claims are based on Suntheanine® studies.
- Suntheanine® is Non-GMO Project Verified, FDA GRAS, Kosher, Halal, Vegan, Allergen-Free and Gluten-Free.
- Product Background
L-theanine occurs naturally in tea; it is the key component of tea that imparts a sense of relaxation. For centuries, it's been revered for its ability to boost brain function and promote a relaxed, yet alert state. It's clean, reliable and clinically proven (subject of 200+ scientific and clinical studies). Suntheanine® is protected by over 40 U.S. and international patents for its various physiological benefits and L-isomer-specific production processes, and has long been trusted by consumers all over the world.
Applications & Uses
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- Food & Nutrition Applications
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- Dietary Supplements
- Functional Foods & Beverages
- Sports & Performance Nutrition Formulas
- Animal Health Products
- Cosmeceuticals & Cosmetics
- Formulation Guidelines
With a flexible range of serving sizes, you can incorporate Suntheanine® into your products as the primary ingredient in a stand-alone product, or as a supporting component of your unique formula paired with other synergistic supplements. Suntheanine® is a powder which can be readily formulated into capsules, tablets, softgels, functional foods and beverages, liquids, creams, gummies, lozenges, and other convenient and novel delivery forms. For humans, the clinically efficacious dose backed by studies to utilize the approved structure/function claims, is 50 mg to 200 mg per serving. When formulating for animal health products or pet formulas, a 1 mg/kg dose is recommended.
For more formulation ideas, Suntheanine® pairs well with:
• NutriGP® Magnesium for calming, in both adult and children’s products, exclusively supplied by NutriScience.
• Sunfiber®, a clinically researched prebiotic soluble dietary fiber, supporting gut‐brain health, exclusively supplied by NutriScience.
• Adaptogens such as Shoden® Ashwagandha, exclusively supplied by NutriScience.
• Other nootropics for enhanced memory and cognition.
• Children’s formulas for focus and learning.
• Vitamin B12 and/or caffeine for focused energy and formulas for gamers (ex. InnovaTea® High Purity Natural Caffeine from Tea).
• Hemp/CBDs for calming, relaxation, and anxiety reduction. Suntheanine® provides the clinical basis for the claims.
• In combination with other sleep and relaxation ingredients such as melatonin, 5‐HTP, and valerian root.
• Animal health formulas for stress and anxiety reduction in companion animals.
Properties
- Physical Form
Regulatory & Compliance
- Certifications & Compliance
Technical Details & Test Data
- Scientific Studies
Mechanism of Action:
- The science of Suntheanine® L-theanine has been well-studied and well-established. L-theanine is a derivative of glutamic acid, a significant and important neurotransmitter found in the brain.
- L-theanine is fat-soluble and is readily absorbed in the intestinal brush-border membrane and crosses the blood-brain barrier via the leucine-preferential transport system.
- L-theanine absorption results in increased dopamine and GABA levels in the brain, and an increase in Alpha brain waves and decrease in Beta brain waves.
- This promotes an alert state of relaxation without drowsiness.
Clinical Studies:
Suntheanine® has been the subject of over 200 clinical and scientific studies and has been studied extensively in safety and toxicity studies. In most of these studies, the Suntheanine® form of L‐theanine was used, and not generic alternatives. In human clinical trials, Suntheanine® has been shown to promote an alert state of relaxation without drowsiness, as indicated by an increase in Alpha brain waves, and a decrease in Beta brain waves. These brain effects promote the use of Suntheanine® for:
- Stress
- Sleep
- Energy
- Cognition & Memory
- Relaxation & Calming
- PMS
- Immune Health
- ADHD
Suntheanine® has also been extensively studied in animals and is used for similar health benefits in animals as in humans (treating behavior problems in cats and dogs).
Safety & Health
- Regulatory Information
Suntheanine® is FDA GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) with a letter of no objection from the U.S. FDA in 2007. Suntheanine® is approved for use by a number of food authorities including in Canada, Korea and Japan.