What is L-theanine?
L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea leaves. Your body does not produce it on its own.
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L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in the leaves of green tea (Camellia sinensis). Your body does not produce L-theanine itself. This supplement from Vit4ever provides 750 mg of L-theanine per daily dose of 2 capsules, extracted from a concentrated green tea extract. The extract contains no caffeine. One bottle contains 180 capsules, enough for 90 days at 2 capsules per day, and all in a compact, vegan capsule.
L-theanine has historically been associated with tea culture; it is naturally present in green and black tea, with the highest concentrations in green tea. Vit4ever uses a concentrated extract and provides it in capsule form, so you get a consistent amount daily without having to brew tea yourself. An extract makes it possible to dose a higher amount of L-theanine than you would get from a cup of tea alone; an average cup of green tea typically contains only a few tens of milligrams. To get 750 mg from loose tea, you would have to drink a significant number of cups per day, which is not practical without also consuming a lot of fluid and caffeine. The extraction process thus significantly concentrates the substance compared to the tea leaf in its natural form.
At 750 mg per daily dose, this is a high-dose L-theanine supplement. The extract is caffeine-free, unlike a cup of green tea, where L-theanine naturally occurs alongside caffeine. With this product, both substances are separated: you get the L-theanine without the caffeine normally present in the tea leaf. You take 2 capsules per day with water, which is easy to fit into your daily routine, regardless of the time of day you do it. Those sensitive to caffeine, but still interested in L-theanine from green tea, do not have to worry about caffeine intake in addition to the capsules with this extract.
Chemically speaking, L-theanine is an amino acid, but one that is not used in the synthesis of endogenous proteins like most other amino acids. Its structure resembles that of glutamic acid, another amino acid, with a small but important difference in the side chain. That difference determines how the molecule behaves in the body compared to glutamic acid. The extract used by Vit4ever is concentrated to a fixed amount of L-theanine per capsule, so the dosage remains constant from capsule to capsule and from bottle to bottle. This standardization is precisely why an extract in capsule form provides a different experience than brewing and drinking a cup of tea, where the amount of L-theanine per cup always varies somewhat. That difference in molecular structure is small on paper, but in biochemistry, it has major consequences for how a substance travels through the body and where it ultimately ends up.
The capsules are plant-based and free from lactose, gluten, artificial colors, and preservatives. The product is manufactured in the EU under controlled conditions, so you know what's in every capsule. This makes this L-theanine supplement suitable for a vegan diet. The ingredient list is short: green tea extract and a plant-based capsule shell, without any further additives that would dilute or cloud the composition. This also makes it easy for people who use few supplements to see exactly what's in the capsule. People trying L-theanine for the first time often wonder how the dosage compares to what is in common tea blends; the answer is that a capsule is much more concentrated than a cup of tea, simply because the extract has been processed to a fixed content.
With 180 capsules per bottle and a daily dose of 2 capsules, you get approximately 90 days, or three months of use without reordering. The combination of a high dose, a caffeine-free extract, and a short ingredient list makes this a straightforward product for those specifically looking for L-theanine, without the accompanying caffeine of a cup of tea. Those who normally drink several cups of tea a day to reach the desired amount of L-theanine can achieve the same dosage with these capsules without the additional fluid intake and without having to consider the caffeine content of the brewed tea.
Highly dosed L-theanine from green tea extract, divided into 2 capsules per day.
Unlike a cup of tea, the green tea extract is decaffeinated.
L-theanine derived from Camellia sinensis, concentrated in capsule form.
90-day supply. Plant-based and produced in the EU under controlled conditions.
* Percentage van de referentie inname volgens Verordening (EU) Nr. 1169/2011.
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L-theanine is an amino acid naturally found in green tea leaves. Your body does not produce it on its own.
A daily dose of 2 capsules provides 750 mg of L-theanine from green tea extract.
No. The green tea extract in this product is caffeine-free, even though L-theanine naturally occurs with caffeine in the tea plant.
The recommended dosage is 2 capsules per day with sufficient water.
Yes. The capsules are plant-based and therefore suitable for vegans.
One pot contains 180 capsules, a 90-day supply at 2 capsules per day.