Theanine

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Description

Theanine is a unique Amino Acid found mainly in black and green tea leaves. Theanine is an N-methyl derivative of Glutamine.

Health Benefits of Theanine

Cardiovascular System

 Theanine may help to prevent abnormal Blood Clotting by inhibiting the ability of Thrombin to initiate Blood Clotting.  Anecdotal Evidence

 Theanine may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients.  [1]

 Theanine may help to prevent (ischemic) Stroke and may help to minimize Memory impairment after the occurrence of (ischemic) Stroke.  [2]

Immune System

 Theanine may help to prevent/treat Cancer - Lung.  [3]

 Theanine may enhance the effectiveness of Doxorubicin in the treatment of Cancer - Ovaries.  [4] 

Metabolism

 Theanine may inhibit Exercise - Endurance-induced suppression of the Immune System.  [5]

 Theanine may inhibit the ability of Alcohol to damage the Liver.  [6]

Nervous System

 Theanine may increase Alertness.  [7]

 Theanine may help to prevent and treat Alzheimer's Disease.  [8]

 Theanine may be useful for the treatment of Anxiety due to its ability to sedate the Central Nervous System and generate (relaxing) Alpha Waves in the Brain.  [9]

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