L-Theanine

The health benefits of tea just get better and better. L-Theanine is a component in green tea that gives green tea its soothing quality despite the caffeine content. It is an amino acid, and is predominately found in tea leaves. Perfection!

This amino acid means that a cup of green tea can induce a mental state similar to that achieved through meditation, which is great for those of us who might have a little trouble focusing. This may even help with that focusing problem. This study proposes that this could be an alternative to Ritalin for both adults and children, assist in concentration and mental acuity, and treat PMS as well as helping to fight cancer.

I think this is research we can all get behind.

Comments

[Mary R]

Hmm...maybe I should switch to drinking green tea when it's time to study. Thanks for the info, I hadn't heard anything about this study before.