Just Ordered Some Theanine for Anxiety - Anxiety Message Board

SusanGene · 03-25-2005, 04:51 PM

I don't know how new theanine is ; I think it's pretty new. I'm always after a new supplement to see how it makes me feel with anxiety/depression.

The evidence is quite clear that L-theanine use has an impact on ALL major neurotransmitters including acetylcholine which could explain theanine's memory-enhancing properties, (which we old gals can use)

dopamine - which may explain its euphoria/alertness enhancing effects,

GABA - with its relaxing but not sedating effects, and especially serotonin - which may explain why theanine use is supposed to profoundly reduce anxiety and allows one to concentrate/focus better via increased alpha-wave activity.

Has anyone ever tried theanine??

fusionqueen · 03-26-2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by SusanGene

I don't know how new theanine is ; I think it's pretty new. I'm always after a new supplement to see how it makes me feel with anxiety/depression.

The evidence is quite clear that L-theanine use has an impact on ALL major neurotransmitters including acetylcholine which could explain theanine's memory-enhancing properties, (which we old gals can use)

dopamine - which may explain its euphoria/alertness enhancing effects,

GABA - with its relaxing but not sedating effects, and especially serotonin - which may explain why theanine use is supposed to profoundly reduce anxiety and allows one to concentrate/focus better via increased alpha-wave activity.

Has anyone ever tried theanine??

HI,
Yes I have tried Theanine and so has my 10 year old. It works nice for a "gently calming" and NO it does not make you tired. I always keep it in our house and my daughter can safely take it for her anxiety as well. It does not help with severe anxiety, that I have found. I will be anxious to hear how it works for you. I know I went to a health food store to but it and it was double what I paid online for the top brand.
Best of luck!

SusanGene · 03-26-2005, 07:44 AM

I just can't wait to try it. I just read an article from Ohio state that said the brand Suntheanine is the only brand they tested that was the real thing.
It cost so much more I just bought theanine. One article said you have to wait up to 8 weeks for it to take effect. I don't like to bother with supplements that say that. I also can't figure out whether to take the 100 or 200mg capsules so I bought the 100mg

It is also supposed to increase memory . This will be interesting.

Iss · 03-26-2005, 10:35 AM

hey.. i just ordered some L-theanine also.. should be here sometime this comming week.. i'll also keep you guys posted on how it works for me... i want to try this before i go w/ the old paxil route...

SusanGene · 03-26-2005, 10:47 AM

Great! We can compare notes! I read it's more effective on an empty stomach so I'll take that into consideration. And I also read it doesn't work for STRONG anxiety (maybe he meant it won't stop panic attacks?) I find GNC Fish Body Oils with GLA relaxing. I can "feel" a slight calming effect.
It's supposed to be Major that we eat deep sea fish at least once a week but few people do (unless they happen to live on the coast?) Catfish, which live in murky, dirty water do not count!

If I do not notice an appreciable affect I'm going to bite the bullet and spring for Suntheanine

Anyway, mine will arrive this coming week also