How L-Theanine May Improve Your Sleep

L-theanine is an amino acid that is naturally produced in the body. You might already be familiar with melatonin as a natural sleep aid but how does it improve your sleep? Learn more here.

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References

  1. Here’s What You Need To Know About L-Theanine: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/l-theanine
  2. L-Theanine for Sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/sleep-aids/l-theanine-for-sleep
  3. GABA and l-theanine mixture decreases sleep latency and improves NREM sleep: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30707852/
  4. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6836118/
  5. The Role of Magnesium in Sleep Health: a Systematic Review of Available Literature: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35184264/