L-theanine has been demonstrated to:

• induce relaxation
• lower stress
• diminish symptoms of PMS
• support normal, health attitude during PMS
• increase mental acuity
• improve learning ability and performance
• increase concentration
• adds unami (a brothy or savory) taste when added to water, coffee, tea, etc.
• decreases bitter taste when added to coffee, tea, and other beverages and foods
• takes effect within 30 minutes after consumption
• no known cautions or drug interactions

Stress is debilitating condition that can shorten life span while lessening performance, well being and the enjoyment of life. Stress can impair the ability to perform mentally. It may result in reactions to situations that cause enhanced frustration, hostility or even injury. Stress slowly destroys the immune system, lowering resistance to disease and thus allowing degenerative and opportunistic diseases to occur. Stress causes depression. The entire population is subjected to stress. In a 1998 survey, nearly 65 percent of the adult population indicated that they were under great stress. More than 23 million Americans suffer from stress and anxiety illness.

Studies have shown that women taking L-theanine in dosages of 200 mg per day have lower incidence of PMS symptoms, including physical, mental, and social symptoms. Overall, a significant alleviation of PMS symptoms by L-theanine was observed. These studies were conducted in cooperation with Taiyo Kagaku Co.,University of Shizuoka, and The Family Planning Institute of Japan

L-theanine is a unique free form amino acid found only in the tea plant and in the mushrooms Xerocomus badius and certain species of genus Camellia, C. japonica and C. sasanqua. L-theanine is a relaxant that increases alpha-waves producing mental and physical relaxation decreasing stress and anxiety, without inducing drowsiness. Based on the results of clinical studies, it has been established that l-theanine is effective in single dosages in the range of 50-200 mg. It is suggested that subjects with higher levels of anxiety take a dose at the higher end of the effective range (100 - 200 mg) for best results.

Biologically Active - In addition to relaxation, research suggests that L-theanine may have application in 1) improving learning performance, 2) heightening mental acuity - neurotransmitter, 3) promoting concentration, 4) acting antagonistically against the paralysis induced by caffeine, 5) supporting the immune system, and 6) increasing brain dopamine levels among other positive benefits with no known downside.

Documented Safety - L-theanine is considered to be safe based on its historical use as a component of tea and on favorable toxicology studies. Tea is the most consumed beverage worldwide after water, and has been consumed for thousands of years by billions of people. It is estimated that a heavy tea drinker (6-8 cups daily) will consume between 200 to 400 mg of L-theanine daily.

Dosage: 100 to 200 mg 1 to 3 times daily or as needed depending on stress and anxiety levels. BioSynergy l-theanine can be poured out of capsule into water, coffee, tea, juice, etc. as it is quickly and completely dissolved.

The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.